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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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My family literally comes running when they smell this bread baking. Between the thick chocolate layer and the crumbly topping, this bread is simply scrumptious! Sherry Lee Columbus, Ohio Ingredients:
topping: |
1/2 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
batter: |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1-1/4 cups sugar |
2 eggs |
1 cup mashed ripe bananas |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, stir the flour, brown sugar, peanut butter and cinnamon until crumbly; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened.
3. Divide half of the batter between two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans; sprinkle with half of the topping. Top with chocolate chips. Repeat layers of batter and topping.
4. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).
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