Chocolate Banana Cake Recipe

Indulge in this ultra-moist, fudgey chocolate banana cake! Made with ripe bananas and rich cocoa, it's incredibly delicious and even better the next day. This easy recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers and banana bread enthusiasts alike. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 346.5 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Banana Cake

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How to Make Chocolate Banana Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in the mashed bananas and chocolate chips (if using).
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting or serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

127g

Fat

14g

Carbs

17g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Banana Cake?

Chocolate Banana Cake takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Banana Cake?

Chocolate Banana Cake has approximately 346.5 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Banana Cake?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Banana Cake are Margarine, White Sugar, Eggs, Bananas, Vanilla, Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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