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Marbled Banana Bread

Marbled banana bread recipe makes a loaf of moist banana bread with a rich chocolate swirl throughout.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 175 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter1 1melted
  • 1 cup mashed banana2
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour3 properly measured
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk mashed banana and melted butter together until well-combined.
  3. Whisk in sugars until incorporated.
  4. Add egg and vanilla, and whisk until well-combined.
  5. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  6. Remove 1 cup of batter to a separate mixing bowl.
  7. Whisk in cocoa powder and milk until combined.
  8. Pour 1/4 of the plain batter into the prepared pan.
  9. Top the batter with 2 tablespoons chocolate batter.
  10. Continue alternating batters on top of each other until you've used up both batters.
  11. Give the pan a couple of gentle taps but don't stir.
  12. Bake for 40-60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. I check the bread around 30 minutes and tent with foil if it is browning too quickly.
  13. Let cool in pan for a 5-10 minutes.
  14. Remove bread to wire cooling rack, and let cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • The butter should just barely be melted. I melt it about 80% of the way and then whisk it until its completely melted. 
  • About 2 very ripe bananas, peeled
  • To properly measure the flour, stir it to break it up. Then lightly spoon it into the measuring up and level it off. 
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 194mg (8%) Potassium 110mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 190IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 175kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 194mg 8%
Potassium 110mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 190IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.