Description
Moist banana bread gets a sophisticated upgrade with matcha and chocolate. A simple matcha icing adds the perfect touch.
Ingredients
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- 4 very ripe bananas
- 1 1/3 cups (315 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons matcha LOVE Culinary Matcha Powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (280 ml) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons whole milk yogurt
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) chocolate chips or chunks
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream or 1 cup (237 ml) mascarpone
- 1 tablespoon powered sugar
- 2 tablespoons matcha LOVE Culinary Matcha Powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan and a 6×3 inch loaf pan by lining with parchment paper or greasing.
- Combine bananas in a small bowl and mash with a fork. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, matcha powder, baking soda, and kosher salt. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and eggs. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 10 minutes). Drizzle in ½ cup vegetable oil and incorporate fully. Reduce mixer speed to low and add mashed bananas and yogurt.
- Sprinkle dry ingredients over batter. Mix on low speed until just combined. Use a spatula if necessary to avoid overmixing.
- Transfer batter to prepared loaf pans and smooth tops with a spatula.
- Bake for about 50 minutes, checking at 25 minutes; smaller loaf may bake sooner.
- Make the icing.
- Beat heavy cream or mascarpone with sugar using an electric mixer until smooth soft peaks form.
- Fold in matcha. Adjust sweetness and matcha to taste.
- Once banana bread has cooled, slice, top with icing, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chunks instead of chocolate chips.
- To prevent over-mixing, mix the dry and wet ingredients until just combined. Overmixing will result in a tough loaf.
- Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 50