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Marbled banana bread
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Marbled Banana Bread

Classic banana bread flavor swirled with chocolate batter for a perfect sweet treat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana bread, chocolate banana bread, marbled banana bread, swirled banana bread
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: $35

Equipment

  • 2 medium mixing bowls for wet and dry ingredients
  • 1 standard bread loaf pan 9" x 5"
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • parchment paper to line the bread pan
  • 1 skewer or butter knife to swirl the bread

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 large, overripe bananas mashed
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 9 oz melted dark chocolate or 7 dark chocolate Dove candies
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bread pan with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well incorporated, about 30 seconds.
    8 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Add both eggs to the bowl and whisk vigorously for at least 30 seconds. The batter should lighten in color and appear smooth and homogenous.
    2 eggs
  • Add the bananas and smash any lumps out with your whisk.
    2 large, overripe bananas
  • Add the Greek yogurt, cinnamon and vanilla extract to the bowl and whisk together until well incorporated.
    1 tsp ground cinnamon, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • In another mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Then add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and use a rubber spatula to mix together until just incorporated. Don't overmix.
    1¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt
  • Melt your dark chocolate in a bowl in the microwave, 30 seconds at a time until completely smooth. Then add the cocoa powder to the chocolate and stir together with a spoon until combined.
    9 oz melted dark chocolate, 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Take about 1 cup of the banana bread batter and add it to the chocolate mixture. Stir together until combined.
  • Prepare the bread. Spoon the plain banana bread mixture in large tablespoons in a zigzag pattern, leaving gaps throughout. Then, fill those gaps with the chocolate batter. Repeat the process until you run out.
  • Take your knife or skewer and gently stick it through the batter. Swirl it carefully through the bread, and don't over do it! The more you swirl it, the more the colors will combine into one. Less swirling will create more contrast.
  • Place the pan in the oven and bake for 55 minutes, or until a bread knife comes out clean when inserted. Let cool completely and slice! Serve with a smear of butter.