Banana Bread with Swirled Chocolate and Caramel Topping

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This decadent banana bread features moist, flavorful banana bread swirled with rich chocolate and caramel for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

Banana Bread Base:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt

Swirled Topping:

  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips, melted
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Pan
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  1. Mix Dry Ingredients
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  1. Prepare Wet Ingredients
  • In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar until well combined. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and sour cream.
  1. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  1. Pour and Swirl
  • Pour half the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drizzle half of the melted chocolate and caramel sauce over the batter. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl them into the batter.
  • Add the remaining batter on top, then drizzle the remaining chocolate and caramel. Swirl again lightly.
  1. Bake
  • Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (a little chocolate or caramel on the toothpick is fine, but no raw batter).
  1. Cool and Serve
  • Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then use the parchment paper to lift it out and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.
  1. Optional Garnish
  • Drizzle extra chocolate and caramel over the cooled bread for a glossy finish. Slice and serve!

Tips

  • Use overripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • Warm individual slices slightly before serving to enhance the gooey chocolate and caramel.

Enjoy this luxurious twist on classic banana bread! 🍌🍫✨

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