Sig’s Banana, Chocolate-Walnut Loaf with Banana Cream Cheese Frosting
Bananas are technically berries, while strawberries are not.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Sig’s Banana, Chocolate-Walnut Loaf with Banana Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
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In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
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In a separate bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk, beating until creamy.
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Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled banana loaf.
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Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 420kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 23g36%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
