CHOCOLATE-CHERRY BANANA BREAD

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I developed this sweet chocolate and banana bread after looking for ways to use extra dried tart cherries. It's so rich and moist, no one will guess its lighter. -Cindy Beberman of Orland Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup boiling water
2/3 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 egg whites
1 egg
1 large ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, pour water over cherries; let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg whites and egg until smooth. , In a small bowl, combine the banana, sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with banana mixture. Drain cherries and coarsely chop; fold into batter with pecans. , Pour into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Channu Wala
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This recipe is a crime against cooking.


Loraine Butler
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This recipe should be taken down from the internet.


Briella Rodriguez
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I wish I could give this recipe zero stars.


Samuel Miles Banda
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This is the worst banana bread recipe I've ever tried.


Baburam Bj
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I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.


sophie priest
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This recipe needs some work.


Happy Begum
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but this bread was a complete disaster.


Andrew Falcon
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This recipe is a waste of time. The bread didn't rise and it was like a brick.


Stacy Coetzee
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The bread was dense and didn't have much flavor.


Lina Sitali
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This bread didn't turn out well for me. I think I overmixed the batter.


Kiony Badenhorst
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I found the bread to be a little dry, but the flavor was good.


Sadiek Said Abdulahi
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This bread is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


Philak Philak
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out great. It was moist and flavorful.


Jamie Cruz
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This bread is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.


rock lama
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I made this bread for my family and they loved it! It was gone in no time.


AWAIS GAMER
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This is the best banana bread recipe I've ever tried. The chocolate and cherries add a delicious twist.


Isolda Tjikuzu
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I've made this bread several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so moist and flavorful.


Ismot Jahan
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This bread was a huge hit at my last potluck! Everyone kept asking for the recipe.