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Easiest Ever Chocolate Banana Cake Recipe

Transform overripe bananas into a decadent chocolate cake in under an hour! This unbelievably easy recipe uses a box of devil's food cake mix for a quick and delicious dessert. Perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests, this recipe is a lifesaver. Get ready to enjoy a moist, chocolatey cake with a hint of banana in just 45 minutes. Inspired by Chatelaine Food Express Quickies.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 159.3 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Easiest Ever Chocolate Banana Cake

  • 1 (520g) package devil's food cake mix
  • Eggs (as specified on cake mix package instructions)
  • Oil (as specified on cake mix package instructions)
  • Water (as specified on cake mix package instructions)
  • Banana

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How to Make Easiest Ever Chocolate Banana Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan (or a 9x13 inch baking pan).
  2. In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Add the contents of one (520g) package of devil's food cake mix to the mashed bananas.
  4. Follow the cake mix package instructions for adding wet ingredients (eggs, oil, water).
  5. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan (or 9x13 inch pan).
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar or add your favorite frosting (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

8g

Carbs

6g

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