Banana And Chocolate Chip Loaf
This delightful banana chocolate chip loaf is a moist and flavorful treat that's perfect for any occasion. The sweet aroma of freshly baked banana and chocolate will fill your kitchen as this loaf bakes to golden-brown perfection. Each slice is a heavenly blend of ripe banana, rich chocolate, and a hint of sweetness, creating a comforting and satisfying snack or dessert. Enjoy a slice with a cup of coffee or tea for a cozy and indulgent treat that is sure to please.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 tbsp milk
- 50g/2oz soft butter or baking
- 75g/3oz plain flour
- 75g/3oz caster sugar
- ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 free-range egg
- 50g/2oz dark chocolate
- 50g/2oz dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven 160C/140C Fan/Gas 3. Grease and line a 450g/1lb loaf tin with baking paper.
- Use a fork to mash the peeled banana in a mixing bowl. Add the remaining cake ingredients (except the chocolate chips) and beat with an electric hand whisk until combined and smooth.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf tin. Level the top.
- Bake for 40â45 minutes or until well risen, shrinking away from the sides of the tin and golden-brown.
- Set aside to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the tin and leave to cool on a wire rack.
- For the optional decoration, break the chocolate into small pieces and add to a heatproof bowl.
- Melt the chocolate in the bowl over a pan of simmering water (ensuring that the bowl does not touch the water). Stir regularly, until almost completely melted, then remove from the heat. The heat of the bowl will melt any remaining lumps.
- Spoon the melted chocolate into a piping bag and pipe zig-zags across the top of the loaf. Set aside for the chocolate to set. Slice and serve.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 6-8
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