🍌🍫 Super Moist Chocolate Banana Cake

This incredibly moist and flavorful Chocolate Banana Cake is the perfect treat when you’re craving something rich, sweet, and indulgent. It’s made with ripe bananas, cocoa powder, and a generous handful of chocolate chips — a quick bread that’s easy to make and even easier to love!

🧾 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups (195g) all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed or regular)

• 1 cup (200g) granulated white sugar

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 cup (170g) white, dark, or milk chocolate chips

Wet Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs, at room temperature

• 1 ½ cups (375g) mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large bananas or 1 lb/450g)

• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature

• 1 tsp (4g) pure vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Pan & Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
Grease a 9 x 5 x 3 inch (23 x 13 x 8 cm) loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.

🧈 Tip: You can also use mini loaf pans or cake molds — just reduce the baking time accordingly!

2️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together:

• All-purpose flour

• Cocoa powder

• Sugar

• Baking powder

• Baking soda

• Salt

Stir in the chocolate chips.

3️⃣ Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs lightly.
Add the mashed bananas, melted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.

4️⃣ Combine Wet & Dry

Gently fold the wet banana mixture into the dry ingredients using a spatula or wooden spoon. The batter should be thick and slightly chunky — don’t overmix.

5️⃣ Bake

Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

❄️ Storage & Freezing

• Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

• Freezer: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before serving.

🍫💡 Baking Tips

• Bananas: The riper, the better — they add natural sweetness and moisture.

• No buttermilk? Not needed — the bananas and butter keep this cake perfectly soft.

• Optional Add-Ins: Stir in chopped nuts or swirl in peanut butter for a fun twist!

Whether you’re making it as a snack cake, a breakfast loaf, or a crowd-pleasing dessert, this Chocolate Banana Cake is a must-try recipe. It’s simple, comforting, and absolutely delicious.