Amish Friendship Chocolate Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
5. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Interesting Facts

• Amish Friendship Chocolate Bread is a traditional Amish recipe that is often served during special occasions.
• This bread is a great way to use up over-ripe bananas.
• You can also add walnuts, chocolate chips, or other mix-ins to the batter for added flavor and texture.