Moist Chocolate Banana Cake: The Perfect Banana-Saving Breakfast and Snack Treat: Some desserts are born almost by chance when two ripe bananas are left in the kitchen, and you crave something good and quick.
The Chocolate Banana Cake is soft, cinnamon-scented, and perfect for breakfast or snacks.
It takes just a few minutes to prepare with ingredients we all have at home. While the aroma of bananas and chocolate fills the kitchen, this cake already wins both young and old, simple and genuine, perfect for breakfast and snacks.
One of those recipes you’ll gladly make again and again, also perfect for bringing to school or the office, without much stress.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 10 Days
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 243.46 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 35.32 (g) of which sugars 16.72 (g)
- Proteins 3.13 (g)
- Fat 10.99 (g) of which saturated 1.58 (g)of which unsaturated 8.88 (g)
- Fibers 0.64 (g)
- Sodium 42.28 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 90 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
Here you will find all the simple home ingredients needed to prepare this soft and fragrant cake. The quantities are suitable for a cake of 8-10 servings, easy to find and perfect if you want to make it with kids.
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 bananas (very ripe)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- to taste brown sugar (on top)
Calories 280 per serving, fats 12 gr, carbohydrates 36 gr, proteins 4 gr.
Tools
No complicated tools are needed: just the basic ones you find in the kitchen. With a bowl, beaters, spatula, and pan, you’re ready to prepare a soft cake, without stress and without rushing in the kitchen!
- 1 Bowl large bowl
- 1 Electric whisk electric beaters
- 1 Parchment paper parchment paper
- 1 Spatula spatula
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Steps for the Moist Chocolate Banana Cake
No need to be a chef for this recipe! Follow these clear and simple steps by alternating banana slices and dark chocolate to get a soft cake that smells like home. Small practical tips will help you make it perfect every time.
1. In a bowl, break the eggs, add the brown sugar, and the teaspoon of cinnamon with a pinch of salt. Beat with electric whisk until soft and light mixture is obtained.
2. Add the milk and oil, mixing slowly.
3. Sift flour and baking powder, incorporating them gradually until a smooth and lump-free batter is achieved.
4. Pour the batter into the pan lined with parchment paper.
5. Alternate banana slices with pieces of dark chocolate on the surface. Sprinkle with some brown sugar.
6. Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for 40-45 minutes.
Do the toothpick test before removing from the oven.
7. Let it cool down, then serve in slices.
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Tips, Variations, and Storage
Replace cinnamon with orange zest or vanilla for a different aroma.
For a more indulgent version, add chocolate chips to the batter.
The cake keeps soft for 3-4 days at room temperature in an airtight container.
Also excellent slightly warmed the next day.
Moist Chocolate Banana Cake: The Perfect Banana-Saving Breakfast and Snack Treat
Frequently Asked Questions about the Chocolate Banana Cake
Here are the answers to the most common questions about this recipe, with small practical suggestions.
Can I use smaller or larger bananas?
Yes, the amount of fruit can be adjusted, they just need to be very ripe.
Can I use white sugar?
Of course, but brown sugar adds more moisture and aroma.
Is it suitable for children?
Absolutely yes, perfect for breakfast and snacks, without complicated ingredients.
Who wants a warm and soft slice?
