Chocolate Banana Cake
Indulge in the rich, moist decadence of this Chocolate Banana Cake, where the natural sweetness of ripe bananas meets the velvety allure of cocoa. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of brown sugar and melted butter, this easy-to-make cake offers a luxurious texture with bursts of melted chocolate chips in every bite. The batter comes together effortlessly with pantry staples like all-purpose flour and buttermilk, ensuring a tender crumb while enhancing the chocolatey goodness. Whether dusted with powdered sugar or topped with a silky chocolate frosting, this banana-infused dessert is the ultimate treat for family gatherings or an afternoon pick-me-up. Ready in just over an hour, it’s an irresistible way to use up overripe bananas!
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Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 120 milliliters buttermilk
- 100 grams chocolate chips
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined.
Step 3
Melt the unsalted butter and let it cool slightly. Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture and whisk until smooth.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing gently to combine after each addition. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 6
Fold in the chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
Step 7
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it out evenly.
Step 8
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 9
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Optionally, dust the top with powdered sugar or frost with your favorite chocolate frosting before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1317.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3610.1 |
| Total Fat 145.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 81.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g | |
| Cholesterol 640.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3208.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 568.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 360.7g | |
| Protein 46.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 146.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 345.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2452.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories