# Components:
→ Produce
01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
→ Dairy
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Coffee
04 - 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules or espresso powder
05 - 2 tablespoons hot water
→ Baking Essentials
06 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Optional Add-Ins
12 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
13 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - Combine instant coffee granules or espresso powder with hot water and stir until dissolved; set aside to cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, melted butter, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and the dissolved coffee until the mixture is smooth.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Add the dry ingredients to the bowl containing the wet mixture and stir until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
06 - Gently fold in the walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips if using.
07 - Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then place on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
