Chocolate Chip Banana Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

This Chocolate Chip Banana Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of ripe bananas with sweet chocolate chips. It’s a perfect treat for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply satisfying your sweet tooth.

The recipe is easy to follow and requires basic baking skills. Enjoy this cake as a standalone dessert or pair it with a scoop of ice cream for an extra indulgence.

Delicious Chocolate Chip Banana Cake

This cake features moist banana bread infused with chocolate chips, creating a wonderful combination of flavors and textures. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chocolate chips
Optional: chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts if using.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake 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. Slice and serve as desired.