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 (240 ml) golden raisins
- 4 tbsp. (60 ml) bourbon or other alcohol for soaking raisins
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) 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