Banana bread

Delicious Banana Bread Recipe: a quick and simple dessert

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Servings: 8

I propose a banana bread recipe, a quick and simple dessert, ideal for satisfying your sweet cravings on an ordinary day. This bread is moist, flavorful, and has a perfect texture, thanks to the ripe bananas that give it a unique taste. Additionally, grated chocolate adds a touch of sweetness, making this dessert an irresistible choice. Here’s how to prepare this delight step by step.

Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 120 g sugar
- 50 g melted butter (you can use high-fat butter for a richer taste)
- 2 ripe bananas (preferably with spotted skin for added sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 200 g flour
- 3 tablespoons grated chocolate (dark or milk chocolate, as preferred)
- Vanilla essence (about 1 teaspoon)

Preparation instructions:

1. Preparing the ingredients: Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature. This will help with better homogenization of the mixture. Start by preheating the oven to 180°C, so it’s ready when you put in the bread.

2. Beating the eggs: In a large bowl, add the 3 eggs along with a pinch of salt. Use a mixer to beat them at medium speed until they become frothy, double in volume, and turn creamy white. This step is essential for achieving a fluffy bread.

3. Adding the sugar: While continuing to mix, gradually add the 120 g of sugar. Keep mixing until the mixture becomes dense and shiny. This step will add extra moisture and make the bread more flavorful.

4. Incorporating the melted butter: Pour the melted butter into the egg and sugar mixture, mixing well. Make sure the butter isn’t too hot, so it doesn’t curdle the eggs.

5. Bananas: Mash the 2 ripe bananas with a fork or in a blender to get a smooth puree. Add the banana puree to the egg mixture and mix well.

6. Dry ingredients: In another bowl, sift the flour together with the baking powder. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, gently folding with a spatula to avoid lumps. Be careful not to overmix, to keep the batter airy.

7. Grated chocolate and vanilla essence: Finally, add the grated chocolate and vanilla essence, gently mixing to incorporate them.

8. Baking: Pour the batter into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper or greased with butter and dusted with flour. Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Cooling and serving: After baking, let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. You can serve it plain or dusted with powdered sugar, alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious contrast.

Helpful tips:
- If you want an even more flavorful bread, you can add cinnamon or chopped nuts to the batter.
- For a vegan version, replace the eggs with 1/2 cup of applesauce and the butter with coconut oil.
- This bread keeps well at room temperature for a few days but can also be frozen to enjoy later.

Enjoy a slice of banana bread with a cup of tea or coffee! This is a simple yet flavorful recipe, perfect for moments when you want to treat yourself.