Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan/gas 4). Grease a 900g loaf tin and line it with baking parchment.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and golden caster sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Gradually add the beaten eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition until the batter becomes smooth and glossy (2-3 minutes).
- Gently fold in the self-raising flour, baking powder, and mashed ripe bananas until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a handful for topping. Ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the center.
- Allow the bread to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure your bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness. Store the banana bread in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze slices for longer storage.
