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Banana Cake with Chocolate Chips Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This moist and flavorful Banana Cake with Chocolate Chips is a perfect dessert for any occasion. Made with ripe bananas, a hint of cinnamon, and studded with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips, it offers a delightful combination of sweetness and texture. The addition of sour cream ensures a tender crumb, while optional nuts add a pleasant crunch. Easy to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed

Add-ins

  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8-inch or 9-inch round cake pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the creamed butter mixture, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  5. Combine Bananas and Sour Cream: Stir the mashed ripe bananas and sour cream into the wet mixture until everything is well combined, adding moisture and richness.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until blended to avoid overmixing and a tough cake.
  7. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in ¾ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter for bursts of chocolate.
  8. Pour Batter and Add Topping: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, then sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top to enhance presentation and flavor.
  9. Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, indicating it’s fully cooked.
  10. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts.

Notes

  • This cake is extra moist thanks to the sour cream. You can substitute it with plain Greek yogurt if needed.
  • For added crunch and texture, fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best natural sweetness and moistness.
  • Use room temperature butter and eggs for better mixing and cake texture.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/banana-cake-with-chocolate-chips-recipe/