# 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
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
02 - Dissolve instant coffee granules in 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 smooth.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk all-purpose flour with baking soda and salt.
05 - Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently, just until combined; avoid overmixing.
06 - Fold in chopped nuts and chocolate chips if using.
07 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface.
08 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean or with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Rest bread in pan for 10 minutes. Transfer loaf to wire rack and cool completely before slicing.
