Chocolate and bananas are a match made in heaven! If you’ve ever had an overripe banana and didn’t know what to do with it, here’s the perfect solution—bake a delicious chocolate banana cake! This recipe combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or a crowd-pleasing dessert, this cake will not disappoint. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to prepare!

Not only does this cake taste divine, but it’s also made with simple ingredients that you probably already have at home. Let’s dive into the ingredients and steps to make this scrumptious cake!

Let’s Talk About Ingredients

• Flour/Maida: The base of this cake, providing structure. You can substitute with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
• Cocoa Powder: Adds the rich chocolate flavor. Use unsweetened for best results.
• Mashed Bananas: This is the key ingredient for moisture and natural sweetness. The riper the bananas, the better!
• Sugar: Regular granulated sugar works fine, but you can replace it with coconut sugar or brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
• Milk: Adds moisture and softens the texture. You can substitute with plant-based milk like almond or oat milk if needed to make it vegan.

Detailed Recipe

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Ingredients

• Dry Ingredients
• 1 cup Flour (Maida)
• 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• Wet Ingredients
• 1 cup Mashed Banana (from 2-3 ripe bananas)
• 1/2 cup Granulated White Sugar
• 1/3 cup Oil (any neutral oil like sunflower or vegetable oil)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
• 1/2 cup Milk
• Additional
• 1/8 cup Choco Chips (optional, for extra chocolatey goodness)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

• Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) so it’s ready for baking.

Step 2: Prepare Dry Ingredients

• Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Make sure they are well combined. Sifting is important to ensure there are no lumps and the ingredients mix evenly.

Step 3: Prepare Wet Ingredients

• In another bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth. You need about 1 cup of mashed bananas.
• Add the sugar to the mashed bananas and whisk the mixture until it turns creamy and smooth. This helps dissolve the sugar and incorporates air into the mixture.
• Next, add the vanilla essence and oil to the banana mixture and whisk until well combined. The oil makes the cake moist and tender.
• Finally, pour in the milk and whisk again. This mixture should be smooth and slightly thick.

Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

• Sift the dry ingredients again directly into the bowl of wet ingredients. This second sifting ensures the cake will be light and fluffy.
• Gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix. It’s okay if there are a few small lumps – overmixing can lead to a dense cake.

Step 5: Add Choco Chips

• If you’re using choco chips, fold them into the batter now, but save a few to sprinkle on top of the cake before baking. This will give your cake a lovely chocolatey crunch on top.

Step 6: Prepare the Baking Tin

• Line a bread tin with baking paper or grease it with butter to prevent the cake from sticking. Pour the batter into the tin, spreading it out evenly.
• Sprinkle the remaining choco chips over the top for decoration.

Step 7: Bake the Cake

• Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake at 180°C for 40 minutes. You’ll know the cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Once baked, allow the cake to rest in the tin for 30 minutes. This helps the cake regain moisture and improves the texture.

Step 8: Cool and Serve

• After resting, demould the cake from the tin and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice and enjoy your moist chocolate banana cake!
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Step pics

Take all the dry ingredients to sift

sift it

mix it once

mash the bananas

measure 1 cup of mashed bananas

add sugar to it

mix well until creamy

add vanilla essence

add oil

mix until well blended

add milk

mix well. wet batter is ready

sift the dry ingredients into the wet

mix gently

batter is ready.

add choco chips or chopped nuts

mix again

fill in the bread tin/pan lined with baking sheet

bake it at 180 for 45 min or until toothpick inserted comes out clean

de-mould after 30 minutes

slice once completely cool

enjoy with ice cream or as such

Expert Tips

• Always use overripe bananas for this recipe as they provide more sweetness and moisture.
• Do not overmix the batter after combining wet and dry ingredients. Overmixing can make the cake dense.
• You can replace choco chips with chopped nuts or skip them altogether if you prefer.
• For an extra moist cake, you can brush a little milk or melted butter on top once it’s out of the oven.

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