Chocolate Chip Banana Cake Recipe
Description
An easy-to-make, moist chocolate chip banana cake with a delightful banana flavor. Perfect for using up overripe bananas, this cake is studded with mini dark chocolate chips for an extra touch of indulgence. Enjoy a slice of this delicious treat any time of the day!
Ingredients
- 100 g butter at room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups flour
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- ¾ cup mini dark chocolate chips divided
- 7-8 overripe bananas mashed (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a 9”x9” baking tray with parchment paper.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, add butter and sugar. Beat with an electric mixer for 3-4 minutes until creamy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating for 1 minute after each addition.
- Add vanilla and beat for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add mashed bananas and beat slowly for 30 seconds.
- Fold in half the flour mixture gently with a spatula, then fold in the other half.
- Add milk and fold until combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips, leaving a few to sprinkle on top.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Using overripe bananas enhances the banana flavor and makes the cake extra moist.
- Adjust the amount of chocolate chips based on your preference.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.