Description
This moist and delicious Banana Cake with Chocolate Chips is an easy-to-make dessert perfect for any occasion. Made with ripe bananas, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a hint of vanilla, this cake offers a rich flavor and tender texture. It comes together in one bowl and bakes to a golden perfection, with extra chocolate chips sprinkled on top for added indulgence.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which can cause a dense cake.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the ¾ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour and top batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Optionally, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips over the surface for a chocolatey finish.
- Bake the cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving to maintain moistness and ease of cutting.
Notes
- For added flavor, incorporate ½ teaspoon of cinnamon or a handful of chopped walnuts into the batter.
- This cake stays moist for several days and tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for advance preparation.
