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Banana and Chocolate Delight Cake Recipe

Banana and Chocolate Delight Cake Recipe


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4.7 from 13 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the delightful combination of bananas and chocolate with this rich and moist Banana and Chocolate Delight Cake. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to impress both friends and family.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Mix-ins:

  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

For Topping:

  • Powdered sugar or chocolate ganache

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Mix in mashed bananas and sour cream until smooth.
  4. Combine and Bake: Gradually stir in dry ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour batter into pan and bake for 40–45 minutes.
  5. Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate ganache before serving.

Notes

  • This cake is rich and moist thanks to the bananas.
  • For a layered version, double the recipe and frost with cream cheese or chocolate frosting.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cake
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 27 g
  • Sodium: 210 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 44 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg