Banana Chocolate Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistible Banana Chocolate Cake, the perfect fusion of rich cocoa flavors and the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This moist and decadent cake is loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips for bursts of gooey goodness in every bite. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, and buttermilk, this easy-to-follow recipe is a crowd-pleaser for birthdays, gatherings, or any dessert moment. The bananas not only enhance the flavor but also keep the cake delightfully soft, while hints of vanilla elevate its aroma to bakery-level perfection. Ready in just over an hour, you can serve this treat plain, or frost it with your favorite chocolate icing for the ultimate finish. Perfect for chocolate banana dessert lovers, this cake checks all the boxes for a comforting yet elegant homemade confection.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Stir until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips to the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s), spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting or serve plain. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3791 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.5 g | 220% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.8 g | 259% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 385 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 2350 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 597.8 g | 217% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 67.0 g | 239% | |
| Total Sugars | 327.4 g | ||
| Protein | 71.9 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 385 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 33.3 mg | 185% | |
| Potassium | 3773 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
