Description
Banana and chocolate cake pairs the sweetness of ripe bananas with the depth of cocoa. Moist, flavorful layers make it a dessert that’s always a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 200 grams (7 ounces) dark chocolate (about 60-70% cocoa)
- 125 grams (4.4 ounces) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) all-purpose flour (plain flour)
- 120 grams (4.2 ounces) sour cream
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) caster sugar (or fine white sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a 9-inch round cake tin with grease and parchment paper.
- Create a smooth banana puree by thoroughly mashing ripe bananas until no large chunks remain.
- Using a double boiler or microwave, gently melt chocolate and butter together, stirring until completely smooth and integrated.
- Whip sugar and eggs in a mixing bowl until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy, creating a light, aerated texture.
- Incorporate the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar-egg blend, stirring until uniformly combined.
- Gradually sift dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda) into the wet mixture, folding carefully to prevent overmixing.
- Gently fold in mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and sour cream, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then place on a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Choose very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor in the cake.
- Ensure chocolate and butter are melted slowly to prevent burning and maintain smooth texture.
- Room temperature ingredients help create a more consistent and lighter cake batter.
- For gluten-free option, replace wheat flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, adding xanthan gum for better binding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 318 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg