Double Chocolate Banana Bread

1. 1

   Heat your oven to 350AF.

2. 2

   Butter a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan, or spray it with a nonstick baking spray.

3. 3

   Mash bananas in the bottom of a large bowl.

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   (Youall have a little over 1 cup mashed banana total.)

5. 5

   Whisk in melted butter, then brown sugar, egg, and vanilla.

6. 6

   Place baking soda, salt, cinnamon (if using), flour and cocoa powder in a sifter or fine-mesh strainer and sift over wet ingredients.

7. 7

   (My cocoa is almost always lumpy, so this is essential for me.)

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   Stir dry and wet ingredients with a spoon until just combined.

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   Stir in chocolate chunks or chips.

10. 10

    Pour into prepared pan and bake 55 to 65 minutes, until a tester or toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out batter-free.

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    (A melted chocolate chip smear is expected, however.)

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    Cool in pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then run a knife around the edge and invert it out onto a cooling rack.

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    Serve warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.