Description
This Kitchen Cabinet Banana Bread is a delightful twist on the classic, featuring cocoa powder, orange zest, and bourbon-soaked raisins for a rich, flavorful loaf.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup (110g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (40g) whole wheat flour
- 2 Tbsp. (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. allspice
- 1/4 cup (100g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 4 Tbsp. bourbon or other alcohol for soaking raisins
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Place 1 cup of golden raisins into a small saucepan with 4 Tbsp. of bourbon. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat. Cover with a lid and let the raisins soak for one hour, then drain.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and allspice.
- In another bowl, beat together the sugar and melted butter until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and orange zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the soaked raisins and chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
The alcohol from the bourbon will burn off during cooking, making it safe for children. Feel free to omit or substitute walnuts and raisins if desired. Chocolate chips can be added for a sweeter variation.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 60