BITTER CHOCOLATE, LAVENDER, AND BANANA TEA LOAF
This is an updated version of an old favorite. Still a wonderful comfort food. Cut a slice and slather with some creamy butter; sit and enjoy with a cup of your favorite cuppa tea!
Provided by Lynn A Jaskowiak
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes 100+ Banana Bread Recipes Chocolate Banana Bread Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 5x9-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- Beat banana, sugar, butter, and shortening together until smooth; mix in eggs. Stir fresh orange zest, dried orange peel, nutmeg, and vanilla extract into mixture. Gradually stir flour into moist ingredients. Fold chocolate and lavender into batter. Spoon batter into prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle coarse sugar crystals over batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 253.5 mg, Sugar 21.5 g
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Gift Joy
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The loaf is moist and flavorful, and the lavender adds a unique touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Sajaal Ameer
[email protected]This loaf is so moist and flavorful! I love the unique flavor combination of chocolate, banana, and lavender.
Mellissa Fetters
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the lavender would taste in a loaf, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a subtle flavor that really complements the chocolate and banana.
Faheem Magsi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. The loaf is moist and flavorful, and the lavender adds a nice touch of elegance.
Lorri Gaters
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the lavender, but it really works in this recipe. The loaf is moist and flavorful, and the lavender adds a unique touch.
Kiran M
[email protected]This loaf is so moist and flavorful! The lavender adds a subtle floral note that really complements the chocolate and banana.
Furqan Wadera
[email protected]I love the idea of using tea in a loaf, and this recipe did not disappoint. The banana and chocolate flavors are a great complement to the lavender tea.
Naveed raza Jawad
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The loaf is moist and flavorful, and the lavender adds a really nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Moren Sobhy
[email protected]I made this loaf for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Muzammil writes
[email protected]This loaf is so easy to make, and it turned out perfect! I love the subtle flavor of lavender. It's a great snack or breakfast item.
Ruhul On Fire
[email protected]I've never had a tea loaf before, but this one is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the loaf is so moist and fluffy. I can't wait to try it with different tea flavors.
Masud Rana
[email protected]This tea loaf was a delightful surprise! The combination of bitter chocolate, lavender, and banana is unique and incredibly flavorful. The loaf is moist and dense, with a perfect crumb. I will definitely be making this again.