Chocolate Marble Banana Bread

Indulge in this decadent, moist Chocolate Marble Banana Bread. It is packed with delicious chocolate and banana flavors and is topped with chocolate ganache. Serve as breakfast or a snack.

This marble chocolate banana bread is a definite crowd-pleaser. The moist texture comes from the ripe bananas, while the chocolate banana swirls create a beautiful pattern in every slice. Topped with a rich dark chocolate ganache and a sprinkle of sea salt, it perfectly enhances the chocolatey flavors.

You may also enjoy this Double Chocolate Banana Bread, Moist Banana Bread Recipe and Pumpkin Banana Bread Muffins.

Why This Recipe Works

• This chocolate marble banana bread is an excellent option for leftover ripe bananas.
• This banana bread is packed with flavor and boasts different textures that complement each other well to make a decadent bread.
• It can also be made into muffins.
• Feel free to double or triple the recipe to feed more people.

Ingredients

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

• Unsalted butter: Ensure that the butter is at room temperature. This will help the ingredients mix together properly and achieve the correct consistency for the batter.
• Eggs: The eggs should be at room temperature for easy mixing.
• Very ripe bananas: Use ripe bananas to achieve a rich, intense banana flavor. They should be mashed so that they are easier to combine with the batter.
• All-purpose flour: Sift the flour to remove the lumps and impurities.
• Baking powder and Bicarbonate soda: Check that the leavening agents have not expired so that the bread rises.
• Cocoa powder: Select good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for the best flavor.

• Dark chocolate: Select good-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
• Heavy cream: Use full-fat cream for the best results.

Tips and Substitutions

• Weighing ingredients: Before baking, use a measuring scale to weigh the ingredients. This will ensure that the marble banana loaf has the correct texture.
• Overmix: Do not overmix the batter; it will result in a tough and chewy texture.
• Oven: Preheat the oven for ten minutes before baking to ensure the chocolate banana bread is baked evenly.
• Marble pattern: Get creative and create any marble pattern that you desire.
• Toppings: As an alternative, top this tasty bread with chocolate chips or walnuts before baking.

How to Make Chocolate Marble Banana Bread

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas Mark 4). Line a 9" loaf tin with parchment paper, lightly grease it with butter or oil, and set it aside. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt until well combined.

1. In a separate bowl, add unsalted butter and brown sugar.
2. Whisk the butter and sugar together for 3-5 minutes or until fluffy.
3. Add an egg and vanilla extract to a bowl.
4. Whisk for 2 minutes until the egg is fully mixed in.

5. Add the mashed bananas to the butter mixture.
6. Whisk the mashed bananas into the mixture for 1-2 minutes until well incorporated.
7. Add half of the flour mixture to the bowl.
8. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.

9. Repeat the previous step with the remaining flour mixture and mix until incorporated. The batter should still have some lumps. Divide the batter into two portions. Set aside the plain banana mixture.
10. Add cocoa powder to the second portion.
11. Whisk the cocoa powder and banana mixture until fully combined, as shown in image 11.
12. Pour one-quarter of the plain banana batter into the lined loaf tin.

13. Then, add the chocolate banana batter on top.
14. Alternate the batters for the remaining portions.
15. Use a wooden skewer or knife to gently create horizontal swirls in the batter, as shown in image 15.
16. Then, move the skewer vertically. Bake the loaf in the oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.

17. Once the chocolate marble loaf is ready, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly while you prepare the chocolate cream topping.

As the loaf is bakes,make the chocolate cream. Combine dark chocolate and heavy cream in a bowl, then microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until it's nice and smooth.

18. Once your banana marble loaf is ready, spread the chocolate cream over the top and sprinkle it with a touch of sea salt. Serve this delicious chocolate marble banana bread for breakfast or as a sweet treat. You can also top the bread with White Chocolate Ganache, Milk Chocolate Ganache or Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting.

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