Classic Banana Bread with Mocha Filling
Classic banana bread gets a mocha-filled upgrade, combining rich chocolate, bold coffee, and naturally sweet bananas in one irresistible loaf.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
For the Mocha Filling:
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- For the mocha filling, heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until warm.
- Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips, espresso powder, cocoa powder, and vanilla.
- Mix until smooth and glossy.
- Pour half of the banana batter into the loaf pan.
- Spread the mocha filling evenly over the batter.
- Top with the remaining banana mixture and swirl slightly for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 280Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
Potassium: 8%Iron: 6%
Magnesium: 5%
Vitamin B6: 4%
Calcium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Use extra-ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to the mocha filling for deeper flavor.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing if you want clean layers.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and warm them up for a gooey chocolate surprise.