I’m excited to share with you the recipe for this yummy Chocolate Banana cake. I first posted this recipe in 2016, but I’ve made it even better since then. I spent a few months testing it out, and I’m happy to say that I’ve finally made it perfect! This cake is soft, moist, and packed with chocolaty deliciousness! After trying different things many times, I ended up using my Award Winning Banana Bread recipe as the starting point. I’m not sure why I didn’t try it earlier because it’s really amazing! But let’s be honest, who doesn’t love chocolate? So not only is there chocolate in the cake, but it’s also loaded with chocolate chips on top! What could be better than that? This simple Chocolate Banana Cake recipe will become a firm favorite in your home. It’s perfect as an after-school snack, as a dessert served on its own, or with vanilla ice cream; the choice is yours.
Step By Step Instructions
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven is heating up, prepare your loaf pan by greasing it with non-stick cooking spray or a thin layer of shortening. This prevents the cake from sticking to the pan during baking.
Whisk together 2 cups (240 grams) of flour, ½ cup (50 grams) of cocoa powder, ½ cup (100 grams) of granulated sugar, ¼ cup (50 grams) of brown sugar, ¾ teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
This step ensures that the dry ingredients are evenly combined, preventing any lumps and ensuring consistent flavor throughout the cake. Once mixed, set the mixture aside..
Place three very ripe bananas in a bowl, and add 5 tablespoons of the warm (not hot) melted butter and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
Then, potato masher, fork, or pastry cutter, mash the bananas and combine them with the butter.
Add ¾ cup (180 ml) of room temperature buttermilk, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the banana and butter mixture.
Mixing these wet ingredients separately ensures an even distribution of flavors and helps bind the cake’s ingredients together. Stir until smooth.
Mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients. Then, fold in ½ cup (85 grams) of the chocolate chips into the batter.
Pour the batter into a prepared 9 x 5-inch loaf pan (I like to use a cooking spray to grease my pan).
Bake in the oven for 45 to 50 minutes. It’s best to check after 40 minutes to see the progress, as you don’t want to overcook the cake.
Remove the pan from the oven, and while the cake is still hot, sprinkle a ½ (85 grams) cup of chopped chocolate over the cake and set it on a wire cooling rack. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 – 15 minutes.
Run a knife around the edges of the cake and carefully remove it from the pan. Let the cake cool on the wire cooling rack until slightly warm, or the cake can also be served completely cooled. Slice and enjoy!
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