Chocolate Banana Cake Recipe

This decadent Chocolate Banana Cake is unbelievably easy to make! Simply dump all the ingredients into a food processor – cleanup takes longer than the actual baking! Enjoy moist, chocolatey perfection with the irresistible sweetness of ripe bananas. Perfect for a quick dessert or a special occasion.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 1072.1 kcal
Protein 49g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Banana Cake

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How to Make Chocolate Banana Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a food processor, combine all ingredients: mashed bananas, sugar, eggs, oil, cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Process until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  5. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Dust with powdered sugar or add your favorite frosting before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

461g

Fat

18g

Carbs

78g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Banana Cake?

Chocolate Banana Cake takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Banana Cake?

Chocolate Banana Cake has approximately 1072.1 calories per serving, with about 49 g protein, 78 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Banana Cake?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Banana Cake are Flour, Cocoa, Sugar, Baking Powder, Eggs, Boiling Water. See the full list with measurements above.

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