Description
A rich and moist cake packed with chocolate flavor and the sweetness of ripe bananas, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas, sugars, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until everything is combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Heat the heavy cream until hot, but not boiling. Pour it over the chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
- Let the ganache cool slightly, then spread it over the cake.
- Drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the ganache for an extra chocolatey touch.
- Allow the cake to set for about 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For best flavor, use very ripe bananas. You can adjust the chocolate chips according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chocolate, banana, cake, dessert, birthday, celebration