Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
There's nothing quite as comforting as a slice of freshly baked cake, especially when it's made with wholesome ingredients and filled with delicious flavours. One of our favourites is this double chocolate banana bread recipe, which is always a hit with both kids and adults alike.
This cake is gluten-free and dairy-free, but you'd never know it. The rich chocolate flavour and moist texture make it a crowd-pleaser, regardless of dietary restrictions. It's perfect for those who are gluten-intolerant, have celiac disease, or are simply looking for a healthier option.
To make this cake, you'll need a few key ingredients, including gluten-free all-purpose flour, cacao powder, baking powder, eggs, soft brown sugar, ripe bananas, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and chocolate chips or chunks. You'll also need some mixed spice, which adds a warm and fragrant flavor to the cake.
The recipe is straightforward and easy to follow. Simply mix all of the wet ingredients together in a bowl or mixer, then stir in the dry ingredients until everything is well combined. Add in your chocolate chips or chunks, and you're ready to bake.
The cake bakes for about 50 minutes, until golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely in the tin before transferring it to a wire rack to finish cooling. You can also add in some optional ingredients, like nuts or cherries, to make it your own.
We love this cake because it's so versatile. You can serve it as a sweet breakfast treat, a snack, or even as dessert. It's also perfect for special occasions, like birthdays or holidays, when you want to indulge a little without going overboard.
If you're looking for a delicious and healthier cake option that's gluten-free and dairy-free, give this double chocolate banana bread a try. It's sure to become a favourite in your household, just like it has in ours.
And if you're interested in more gluten-free and dairy-free recipes, be sure to look through our website. We have a range of resources available, including a newsletter that will keep you up-to-date on the latest news and developments in the world of healthy eating.
Ingredients:
125 g gluten free all purpose flour (recipe below - or use a gluten free self raising flour)
50 g cacao powder
2 tsps. baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs
200 g soft brown sugar
2 ripe bananas
1 tsp vanilla extract
125 ml vegetable oil
1 cup of chocolate chip or chocolate chunks (I use a mixture of both)
1 1/2 tsps. mixed spice
Method:
Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160° Fan / 350°F / Gas Mark 4 and line the loaf tin.
In a mixer or bowl add all the ingredients of eggs, sugar, bananas, flavouring and oil and whisk together.
Then stir the dry ingredients in until mixed.
Transfer the cake mix into the prepared loaf tin and place in oven for 50 minutes.
Bake until golden and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out dry.
Let cool completely in tin before transferring to a wire rack.
Additional Notes:
Make this into a tray bake but remember to reduce the cooking time (dependent on size of tin).
Some optional items to place in this beautiful banana bread is a handful of nuts or cherries. Throw in items that you enjoy to make this uniquely yours.
Equipment Used:
Loaf tin (approximately 21 cm by 11 cm)
KitchenAid Stand Mixer
Spatula.
