Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet bananas and rich chocolate with this moist and flavorful Banana and Chocolate Delight Cake. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make cake is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Extra chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the Batter: Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and mashed bananas.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Add Mix-Ins: Stir in sour cream, then fold in chocolate chips and walnuts, if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan, smooth the top, sprinkle extra chocolate chips, and bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a layered dessert, top cooled cake with chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting.
- This cake keeps well for 3–4 days covered at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
