Description
A deliciously simple recipe for a moist choco-banana cake that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and ripe bananas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra moisture, you can add a tablespoon of yogurt to the batter.
- Store the cake in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- This cake can be served with whipped cream or chocolate frosting for added indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg