Banana Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the rich and moist decadence of Banana Chocolate Cake, a delightful fusion of ripe bananas and velvety cocoa. This easy-to-make dessert combines the natural sweetness of mashed bananas with the deep, chocolatey goodness of unsweetened cocoa powder, enhanced by a sprinkle of semi-sweet chocolate chips for extra indulgence. Perfectly balanced with buttermilk for a tender crumb, this versatile recipe can be baked as a sheet cake or layered masterpiece, ready for your favorite frosting or a simple dusting of powdered sugar. With just 20 minutes of prep and a short baking time, this crowd-pleaser is your go-to treat for birthdays, potlucks, or anytime you crave a banana-infused twist on classic chocolate cake.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Stir until just combined.
Step 5
Fold in the chocolate chips to the batter.
Step 6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s), spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting or serve plain. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1381.1 grams (1381.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3791 |
| Total Fat 171.50g | 220% |
| Saturated Fat 51.80g | 259% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 67.40g | |
| Cholesterol 385mg | 128% |
| Sodium 2350mg | 102% |
| Total Carbohydrate 597.80g | 217% |
| Dietary Fiber 67.00g | 239% |
| Total Sugars 327.40g | |
| Protein 71.90g | 144% |
| Vitamin D 145IU | 727% |
| Calcium 385mg | 30% |
| Iron 33mg | 185% |
| Potassium 3773mg | 80% |
Source of Calories