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Chocolate-Bottom Banana Squares

Wed, 2006-12-13 01:10 by Tammy   Tags:
Recipe Name: 
Chocolate-Bottom Banana Squares
Picture: 
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Description: 

Chocolate swirl banana bread squares topped with chocolate chips

Yield: 

24 squares

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups mashed banana (about 3 medium bananas)
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions: 

1. In mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg, vanilla, and bananas, beating thoroughly.

2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, soda, baking powder, and salt. Add to creamed mixture and mix well.

3. Divide batter in half. Add the cocoa to one portion of the batter. Spread that portion in the bottom of a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Spoon remaining batter on top, swirling gently with butter knife if desired, and sprinkle with chocolate chips.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until batter tests done with a toothpick or fork. Cool and cut into 24 squares.

Chocolate-Bottom Banana Squares
Chocolate-Bottom Banana Squares
Preparation Time: 

20 minutes

Cooking Time: 

30 minutes

Tammy's Review: 

Banana bread for chocolate lovers! These delicious cocoa banana bread squares are topped with chocolate chips, which makes them pretty irresistable for someone like me. ;) I think this is easy to make and makes a great not-so-sweet dessert (though they are a little sweet, of course!). My rating: 9/10.

Average vote based on 9 reviews.
9.7
out of 10
User Reviews
10
out of 10
Wow! Delicious!

Ok, so I just had to try a slice as soon as they cooled and wow, this is absolutely delicious.. the combination of banana and chocolate is perfect. Moist, but really not terribly sweet, just the perfect balance. I love this dessert!!


by amynharlan on Thu, 2009-10-29 16:33
10
out of 10
Easy and Excellent!

I made this last week and took it with us when we went to visit company. I had assumed it might last the whole weekend. It was gone by Saturday afternoon! haha! It's easy to make, delicious, and pretty to look at. When I was making it, I thought that the 9x13 pan would be too big because the batter seemed to be spread pretty thin, but it came out perfectly!


by MrsKatie on Wed, 2008-10-01 08:06
10
out of 10
Just like a banana split minus the ice cream

This was so good, I'm recommending it to others. We loved it.


by Stephanie on Thu, 2008-07-03 16:34
10
out of 10
delicious!

I've made this twice, and it has turned out wonderfully both times! I love the combination of chocolate and banana. :)


by PottersClay110 on Mon, 2008-01-28 21:19
10
out of 10
really yummy!

My 9 year old and I made these banana squares today. Daughter enjoyed the baking process and enjoyed even more eating one! As a childcare provider, I am always looking for recipes that I can prepare WITH children that will also be enjoyed by the children in my care. This one is a keeper!


by anothermom on Mon, 2007-07-23 19:24
9
out of 10
Banana goodness

We just love banana bread, muffins, cake, shakes, cookies...And this one is very good. I did have trouble getting half the batter to spread into a 9 x 13 so I put it into a 10 inch round, then added the second layer. Of course I had to bake it longer, about 40 minutes. What a delicious smell waiting for it to come out. This one did not let us down. Yummy!


by Big Mama on Fri, 2007-03-30 14:21
10
out of 10
Yummy

We loved this, and it stayed moist for 5 days! Although I have to admit I am surprised it lasted that long - I blame the lemon meringue pie.

This recipe was easy and delicious. The day after I made it company stopped in for coffee and I served it to them quite confidently - sending them home with the recipe.

I will definitely make this again!


by Kristy on Sun, 2007-03-25 23:49
9
out of 10
Sweet and fun

A very nice twist on the normal banana bread/cake. This was SO easy to mix up, and easily met my sweet tooth's craving. :-)


by NewEveryMorning on Tue, 2007-03-13 21:17
9
out of 10
Yummy banana bars recipe

Please see the recipe above for my complete review!


by Tammy on Sat, 2007-01-13 22:10

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