Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar (packed, light or dark)
3 large ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar, mixing until smooth.
- Add the mashed bananas, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and mini chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the batter.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes