Description
A delightful chocolate banana cake that combines rich chocolate flavors with sweet ripe bananas, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar (white or brown)
- 1/2 cup oil or melted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line a cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- If you want extra chocolatey goodness, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cake, chocolate, banana, dessert, easy bake