Searching for a tantalizing treat that combines the rich flavors of bitter chocolate, the aromatic essence of lavender, and the sweet notes of banana? Look no further than the delectable bitter chocolate lavender and banana tea loaf. This delightful loaf offers a perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness, with a moist and fluffy texture that will tantalize your taste buds. It's a treat that promises to transport you to a world of culinary delight, leaving you craving more with every bite.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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
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 Chocolate Banana Bread
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
BITTER CHOCOLATE, LAVENDER, AND BANANA TEA LOAF
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.
- Best made the evening before serving.
- Note: Sanding sugar always gives your baked goods that fresh, Sunday morning bakery goodness.
BANANA LOAF
A banana tea time treat.
Provided by debbiepannell
Time 1h
Yield Serves 10
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180c/350f gas mark 4, then cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy before beating in the eggs.
- Peel and mash the bananas with a fork. Beat the mash into the mixture, adding a few drops of vanilla extract. Sieve the flour and baking powder, fold into the mixture before adding the nuts.
- Spoon the mixture into the tin and smooth the top. Bake for 40-50 minutes until the loaf has risen and is golden. Cool the loaf for 10 minutes then turn out and cool on a wire rack. Slice and serve.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate. The chocolate is the star of this loaf, so use the best quality you can find. Look for a chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the loaf tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use ripe bananas. Ripe bananas will add sweetness and moisture to the loaf.
- Don't overbake the loaf. The loaf is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let the loaf cool completely before slicing. This will help the loaf to set and keep its shape.
Conclusion:
This bitter chocolate, lavender, and banana tea loaf is a delicious and unique twist on a classic recipe. The chocolate and lavender add a rich and complex flavor, while the bananas add sweetness and moisture. This loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It's also a great gift for friends and family.
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