{"id":"8b25dc80-ce51-4110-9854-1b1221d3ca4a","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/8b25dc80-ce51-4110-9854-1b1221d3ca4a","source_url":"https://www.melskitchencafe.com/chocolate-sour-cream-banana-bread/","title":"Chocolate Sour Cream Banana Bread","servings":10,"servings_text":"10","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT55M","total_time":"PT75M","image_url":"https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/chocolate-banana-bread18.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 1/4 to 1 1/3 cups mashed bananas, about 3 to 4 medium bananas","item":"mashed bananas, about 3 to 4 medium bananas","quantity":1.25,"quantity_max":1.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup neutral-flavored oil","item":"neutral-flavored oil","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":2},{"text":"1/2 cup sour cream","item":"sour cream","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 cup all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder","item":"natural unsweetened cocoa powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided","item":"semisweet chocolate chips","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"divided"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 350 degrees F."},{"number":2,"text":"Grease and lightly flour a 9X5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment and lightly grease."},{"number":3,"text":"In a large bowl, add the mashed bananas, sugar, oil, eggs, sour cream and vanilla extract. Whisk together until evenly and well combined."},{"number":4,"text":"Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Add 2/3 cup chocolate chips. Stir until no dry streaks remain. Don't over mix the batter."},{"number":5,"text":"Spread the batter evenly in the pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/3 cup chocolate chips on top of the batter."},{"number":6,"text":"Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until the top of the bread springs back lightly to the touch and a toothpick or thin knife inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Add additional time, as needed."},{"number":7,"text":"Let the bread cool in the pan for 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a cooling rack. This bread is tasty sliced warm with those melty chocolate chips, but the flavor gets even better after it cools completely."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:52:57.390383+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:52:57.390383+00:00"}