CAST-IRON CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD

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I love this cast-iron banana bread because it cooks evenly every time. The end result is so moist and delicious! -Ashley Hudd, Holton, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1-1/4 cups)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
Dried banana chips, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Beat in egg, bananas and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into banana mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips., Transfer to a greased 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips. If desired, top with dried banana chips. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.