Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Chocolate Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CREAM CHEESE SWIRL:; 5 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Room Temperature; 2 ounces, weight Sugar; 1 Egg; 2 Tablespoons Flour; FOR THE CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD:; 7 ounces, weight Flour; 1 ounce, weight Cocoa Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda; 2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1-1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 2-1/2 ounces, weight Oil; 5 ounces, weight Sugar; 2 Eggs; 8 ounces, weight Mashed Bananas

Servings: persons

FOR THE CREAM CHEESE SWIRL:
5 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Room Temperature
2 ounces, weight Sugar
1 Egg
2 Tablespoons Flour
FOR THE CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD:
7 ounces, weight Flour
1 ounce, weight Cocoa Powder
1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1-1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons Salt
2-1/2 ounces, weight Oil
5 ounces, weight Sugar
2 Eggs
8 ounces, weight Mashed Bananas

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F (176u00b0C).
2
Start by making the cream cheese swirl. Mix cream cheese and sugar together until there are no clumps. Whisk in egg, then fold in flour until smooth. Put into a piping bag and set aside.
3
Next, make the chocolate banana bread. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
4
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine oil and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Add mashed banana. Lastly, add flour mixture. Mix until there are no clumps remaining.
5
Pour into greased loaf pan (9x5). Pipe the cream cheese mixture into the chocolate banana batter. Swirl with a toothpick, or a knife.
6
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. For best texture and to keep moist, cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!

1201

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CREAM CHEESE SWIRL:, 5 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Room Temperature, 2 ounces, weight Sugar, 1 Egg, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Banana Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate Banana Bread

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Variations & substitutions

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