Description
Red Velvet Banana Bread is a delightful twist on traditional banana bread, merging the rich essence of chocolate with the sweet, moist goodness of ripe bananas. The vibrant crimson hue and luscious flavor make it a standout at brunches, birthdays, or any cozy gathering. Each slice offers an irresistible combination of flavors that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Easy to make and visually stunning, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas (about 500g, mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g)
- 1 tablespoon gel red food coloring
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- ½ cup brown sugar (100g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (80ml)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth. Mix in vegetable oil until combined.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just mixed.
- Stir in red food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg