White Chocolate Banana Bread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This white chocolate banana bread is my go to recipe when I want something comforting but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. With just 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes in the oven, you'll have a gorgeous loaf ready to enjoy. The ripe bananas are naturally sweet and packed with potassium, so you can feel good about treating yourself and your family. What I love most is how simple the ingredients are and how forgiving this recipe is, even if you're not an experienced baker. The white chocolate chips add a touch of elegance without requiring any fancy techniques.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter(softened)
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 710 mlripe bananas(mashed)
- 150 gwhite chocolate chips
- 5 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 150 mLunsalted milk(at room temperature)
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar(for dusting)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20x20 cm baking dish and set it aside.
Tip: Line the baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to ensure they're well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl after each addition.
- 5
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Tip: The batter should still be slightly lumpy.
- 6
Stir in white chocolate chips.
Tip: Let them melt slightly to distribute evenly.
- 7
Pour in unsalted milk and mix until the batter is smooth.
Tip: Make sure the milk is at room temperature to ensure the best results.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to remove any air bubbles.
- 9
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let the bread cool in the dish for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Tip: Optional, but adds a lovely touch to the presentation.
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