Description
Indulge in the decadent combination of ripe bananas and rich cocoa in this moist and delicious Banana and Chocolate Delight Cake. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- Combine Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and spread evenly. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing, or frost with your favorite chocolate or cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- For extra richness, top with a chocolate ganache or drizzle with caramel.
- You can also add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- To make it more moist, substitute half the oil with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
