Banana Chocolate Chip Cake (Printable Version)
Moist banana cake studded with semisweet chocolate chips; tender crumb, easy mix-and-bake method.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Add-Ins
10 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, vegetable oil or melted butter, eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender cake.
05 - Fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on the surface before baking.
06 - Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the batter.
07 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean or with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The cake stays irresistibly moist for days and is just as welcome alongside morning coffee as it is for dessert.
- Your kitchen will smell like a warm hug with every bake—and nobody can resist those gooey chocolate pockets.
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- Overmixing the batter once you add flour can make the cake tough—I used to rush, but now I fold slowly till barely blended.
- Testing doneness with a toothpick is non-negotiable; cakes this moist can look done before they really are.
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- For picture-perfect slices, run your knife under hot water and wipe it between cuts.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking to deepen the chocolate flavor.