Chocolate Orange Banana Bread
Calling all banana bread lovers! Take your next loaf to a new level with this delightful Chocolate Orange Banana Bread recipe. It infuses the classic flavors of banana bread with zesty orange and rich chocolate, creating a moist and irresistible treat.
This recipe is perfect for using up overripe bananas. Mashed bananas add natural sweetness and moisture to the bread,while the combination of cocoa powder and chopped chocolate orange candy bar creates a decadent chocolate orange flavor. A tangy orange glaze drizzled over the top adds the perfect finishing touch.
This recipe is easy to follow and requires readily available ingredients. It’s a great option for beginner bakers or anyone looking for a quick and delicious bake.
So preheat your oven, grab your ripe bananas, and whip up a loaf of this Chocolate Orange Banana Bread. It’s sure to become a new favorite!
Questions I often get asked about this recipe:
Can I use a different type of chocolate besides a chocolate orange candy bar?
Absolutely! You can substitute chopped dark chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, or even white chocolate depending on your preference.
I don’t have any orange juice. Can I use something else?
Yes, you can substitute another citrus juice like lemon or grapefruit juice. However, this will change the overall flavor profile.
My bananas aren’t very ripe. Can I still use them?
Not ideally. Ripe bananas add sweetness and moisture to the bread. If your bananas are a bit green, you can ripen them quickly by placing them in a brown paper bag with an apple for a day or two.
My loaf didn’t bake all the way through. What went wrong?
There could be a few reasons. Make sure your oven temperature is accurate. Also, be sure not to overmix the batter, as this can lead to a dense loaf.
How long will this bread stay fresh?
The bread will keep at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Can I freeze this bread?
Yes, you can freeze the baked and cooled loaf for up to 3 months.
What you need to make Chocolate Orange Banana Bread:
For the banana bread:
3 very ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plain yogurt
Zest of 1 orange
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup chopped chocolate orange candy bar (such as Terry’s Chocolate Orange)
1 cup chopped chocolate orange candy bar (such as Terry’s Chocolate Orange)
For the chocolate orange drizzle:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon melted chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
How to make it:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.Alternately add the dry ingredients and the yogurt to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, then stir in the orange zest and orange juice.
Gently fold in the chopped chocolate orange candy bar. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the bread cools, prepare the drizzle. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Stir in the melted chocolate chips until combined.
Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, drizzle the chocolate orange glaze over the top.
Tips:
For an extra decadent touch, use a mixture of chopped dark chocolate and chopped orange peel in place of the chocolate orange candy bar.
If your bananas aren’t very ripe, you can ripen them quickly by placing them on a baking sheet and baking in a preheated 200°F (93°C) oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the peels turn black.
The bread will keep at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Latest Reviews:
Perfect for a weekend treat! – This recipe is a total winner! My family went nuts over this banana bread. The chocolate orange flavor is amazing – not overly sweet, but just decadent enough. It was so moist and delicious, and the orange glaze on top really puts it over the top. This is definitely going into my regular baking rotation. Thanks for sharing! – Sarah B.
Easy and impressive! – I’m not the most confident baker, but this recipe was a breeze to follow. Even though I messed up and forgot the orange zest (oops!), the bread still turned out fantastic. The chocolate and orange flavors are so fun together, and it’s a nice change from regular banana bread. I can’t wait to try it again with the zest next time! – David K.
Big hit with the kiddos! – My kids are obsessed with chocolate orange anything, so I knew they’d love this recipe. And I was right! They devoured this bread in no time. It’s a great way to sneak in some extra fruit, and the chocolate orange flavor is a fun twist. I’ll definitely be making this again for bake sales and after-school snacks. – Jessica L.
Printable Recipe:
Chocolate Orange Banana Bread
This delightful bread combines the classic flavors of banana bread with a burst of orange and rich chocolate. The chocolate orange drizzle adds a finishing touch that elevates this quick bread to a special treat.
Ingredients
- For the banana bread:
- 3 very ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 cup chopped chocolate orange candy bar (such as Terry's Chocolate Orange)
- For the chocolate orange drizzle:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon melted chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition. - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and the yogurt to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, then stir in the orange zest and orange juice.
- Gently fold in the chopped chocolate orange candy bar. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the bread cools, prepare the drizzle. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Stir in the melted chocolate chips until combined.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, drizzle the chocolate orange glaze over the top.
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