# What You’ll Need:
→ 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
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat 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. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, melted butter, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and dissolved coffee until homogeneous.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Add dry ingredients into wet mixture. Stir gently until just incorporated; avoid overmixing.
06 - Carefully fold in nuts and chocolate chips if using.
07 - Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface evenly.
08 - Bake in the center of the oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean or with minimal moist crumbs.
09 - Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove to wire rack and cool completely before slicing.
