Banana Chocolate Chip Cake
Banana Chocolate Chip Cake is a moist, flavorful treat that combines the sweet, ripe taste of bananas with rich chocolate chips. This cake is perfect for using up overripe bananas and features a tender crumb with bursts of chocolatey goodness in every bite. Ideal for dessert or a sweet snack, it’s often topped with a simple glaze or powdered sugar for an extra touch of indulgence.
Equipment
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer (or a whisk if you prefer a workout!)
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2-3 bananas
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- Optional: ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Bananas: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the mashed bananas until combined.
- Mix in Sour Cream and Vanilla: Add the sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze if desired.