Additional recipe

Cream 1/2 cup softened butter, gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons cocoa, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sift together.
Stir flour mixture into egg mixture, blending well.
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; stir in 1 cup mashed banana, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, and 1/3 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Spoon batter into two greased and floured 7-1/2 x 3 x 2-inch loaf pans. Bake at 350^∘ F for 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes, remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
Thanks to Tim D. Culey, Baton Rouge, La. (tsculey@bigfoot.com).