Description

A rich and moist Chocolate Banana Cake made with ripe bananas and cocoa, topped with a silky dark chocolate cream for an indulgent yet easy homemade dessert.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed

2 large eggs

¾ cup granulated sugar

½ cup vegetable oil

½ cup milk

2 cups all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

½ cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

1 cup heavy cream (for chocolate cream)

100 g dark chocolate, chopped (for chocolate cream)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and grease and lightly flour a cake pan.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and slightly fluffy.
Add the vegetable oil, milk, and mashed bananas. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Add vanilla extract and cinnamon (if using) and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate evenly.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
For the chocolate cream, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer without boiling.
Remove from heat, add the chopped dark chocolate, and let sit for 1–2 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy.
Pour the chocolate cream over the cooled cake, allow it to set, then slice and serve.

Notes

Add chopped walnuts or hazelnuts for extra crunch.

Replace chocolate chips with dark chocolate chunks for a richer flavor.

Skip the chocolate cream and dust with powdered sugar for a lighter option.

Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.

Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate (if topped) for up to 5 days.

Freeze without topping for up to 2 months, tightly wrapped.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: International

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 340 kcal
Sugar: 28 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg