Mocha Banana Bread

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Dark chocolate and coffee give this Mocha Banana Bread an amazing flavor twist. Plus, extra chocolate chips and a creamy coffee frosting are guaranteed to perk everyone up.

Two slices of mocha banana bread with chocolate chips on a white plate.

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Chocolate Coffee Banana Bread
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Main Ingredients
How To Make Mocha Banana Bread
Storage Recommendations
Tips and Tricks
FAQs
More Banana Bread Recipes
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Chocolate Coffee Banana Bread

Whenever ripe bananas are on the counter, I begin thinking about making something delicious with them. Our children request chocolate banana muffins and sour cream banana bread at least once a month.

This time, I wanted to switch things up by adding chocolate and coffee to the traditional banana bread. This recipe is packed with chocolatey goodness and topped with a dreamy coffee frosting.

Trust me, this is the combo you didn't know you needed!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Great for overripe bananas. This recipe is the best way to use spotty bananas and avoid waste.
Serve any time of day. Perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or even dessert. It's delicious any time.
Perfect for coffee fans. The combination of chocolate and coffee perfectly complements banana bread. Plus, coffee frosting adds a sweet caffeinated kick.
Looks and tastes fancy. It's easy to make but looks and tastes like something from a bakery. Get ready to show off your baking skills!

Main Ingredients

A loaf of chocolate mocha banana bread on a cutting board.

Here are the key ingredients you will need to make chocolate banana bread with coffee.

Unsalted Butter - Let the butter sit out until softened. You should be able to cream the butter and sugar easily.
Sugar - This quick bread recipe uses granulated and light brown sugar to sweeten the batter.
Eggs - The "liquid" in this "recipe."
Ripe Bananas - The riper the bunch of bananas are, the better they are for sweet bread. See our tips on how to ripen green bananas for baking if yours are not ready yet.
Plain Greek Yogurt - Adds moisture to the batter and gives the bread a soft, moist texture. Full-fat sour cream can also be used.
Instant Coffee - Instant granules are best because they quickly dissolve. For a deeper coffee flavor, use instant espresso powder.
All Purpose Flour - Gives the quick bread structure. See how to measure flour correctly so your bread turns out every time.
Cocoa Powder - Hershey's special dark cocoa powder gives this bread a rich chocolate flavor and a dark color.
Baking Soda - Provides the lift in the sweet bread as it bakes, so no baking powder is needed.
Mini Chocolate Chips - Use mini chocolate chips for extra melty pockets inside and on top. Want bigger pockets? Use chocolate chunks.
Coffee Frosting - The frosting adds a perfect kick and balances the sweetness.

How To Make Mocha Banana Bread

Coffee frosted mocha banana bread with chocolate chips.

Your house will smell incredible while this mocha banana bread recipe is baking. The combination of banana, chocolate, and coffee is so dreamy.

Beat the butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Add the eggs, sour cream, mashed bananas, instant coffee, and vanilla extract, and beat again.
Stir together the dry ingredients and slowly mix them into the wet mixture.
Gently stir the chocolate chips into the batter, then spoon it into a greased loaf pan.
Bake until a skewer inserted in the center of the loaf comes out mostly clean. Remove and let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then flip out and let the loaf cool completely.

Storage Recommendations

On the Counter: Store the frosted banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.

In The Freezer: Wrap the entire loaf or individual slices in plastic wrap. Then, place them in a freezer bag or container and freeze for 2-3 months. When ready to use, thaw it in the fridge before serving.

Two slices of chocolate sweet bread on a white plate.

Tips and Tricks

Use overripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be. Look for bananas with plenty of brown spots.
Mash the bananas thoroughly. Use a fork and a plate to mash the ripe fruit before adding it to the batter.
Don't overmix. WDon'tombining your wet and dry ingredients, mix until just combined. Overmixing can lead to dense bread.
Line your pan. Line your loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it for easy removal.
Let it cool. Once the bread has cooled completely, then you can add the frosting. If the bread is even slightly warm, the frosting will melt.

FAQs

Can I use frozen bananas?

Yes, make sure to thaw and drain any excess liquid from the frozen bananas before mashing and using them in the recipe.

How do I know when the banana bread is done?

The bread is done when a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. If it comes out with wet batter, it needs more time.

What if I don't like coffee?

Don't worry! You can skip the coffee in the batter and frosting altogether. Try substituting the frosting with a simple chocolate or vanilla glaze.

Slices of frosted chocolate banana bread on a white plate.

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