Description
A deliciously moist cake combining the rich flavors of chocolate and ripe bananas, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the mashed bananas, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- 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, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra moisture, you can add a tablespoon of sour cream to the batter.
- Store the cake in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- This cake pairs well with chocolate frosting or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Moist Choco-Banana Cake, Chocolate Banana Cake, Banana Cake Recipe