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Luscious Chocolate Pecan Loaf

A delightful fusion of chocolate and pecan flavors, this moist loaf cake brings together the heartiness of banana bread with the richness of cocoa and the crunch of toasted pecans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 large bananas, ripe Spotty, borderline embarrassing bananas work best.
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream Adds softness.
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Don't skip measuring.
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder Use quality cocoa for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Optional: sprinkle on top before baking for extra flavor.
Add-ins
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips A must for richness.
  • 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped Toast for enhanced flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl.
  2. Add melted butter, brown sugar, and eggs; beat until smooth.
  3. Stir in the yogurt or sour cream.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, being careful not to over-mix.
  3. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans, reserving some pecans for topping.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into a buttered loaf pan and sprinkle with reserved pecans.
  2. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 50–60 minutes.
  3. Let cool on a rack or enjoy warm directly from the pan.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and avoid over-stirring. Cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.