Breads, Buns & Donuts
Chocolate Banana Bread
A rich chocolate and rye banana bread with a milk chocolate ganache, perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a dessert with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
I'm always on the lookout for delicious and easy-to-make recipes. Recently, I stumbled upon a chocolate banana bread recipe that I couldn't wait to try out. It did not disappoint!
The recipe calls for a combination of rye and cake flour, which gives the bread a unique texture and flavour. The addition of dark chocolate and cocoa powder adds a rich, chocolatey flavour that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the bananas.
The buttermilk and bicarb help to create a light and fluffy texture, while the muscovado sugar adds a lovely caramel note. The use of strongly brewed coffee is also a nice touch, as it adds a subtle depth of flavour that enhances the chocolate.
To take this already delicious bread to the next level, I decided to make a simple ganache using milk chocolate and cream. The ganache adds a decadent layer of sweetness and richness to each slice.
The recipe
Chocolate Banana Bread
adventureswithsugar.com/chocolate-banana-bread/
Method
Method: chocolate banana bread
- Combine the wet ingredients: Melt the dark chocolate. Add the oil, buttermilk, coffee, and eggs and whisk to combine.
- Add the bananas: Mash the bananas and add to the mixture.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients: Sift all the dry ingredients into a bowl. Gradually add the wet ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Bake: Bake in a 160˚ Celsius preheated oven for 45 – 55 minutes.
Method: ganache
- Make the ganache: Heat the cream and pour it over the chocolate.
- Cool and pour: Set aside to cool before pouring over the loaf.
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