Description
This delicious Chocolate Chip Banana Cake combines the natural sweetness and moisture of ripe bananas with the rich flavors of mini chocolate chips and a luscious cocoa chocolate frosting. Perfect as a dessert or special treat, this cake is moist, flavorful, and easy to make with simple ingredients and straightforward steps.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Frosting Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using a handheld electric mixer in a medium bowl, cream the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This typically takes 2 to 3 minutes. Remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully combined. Mix in the mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and sour cream, blending well to incorporate all the flavors.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until blended to avoid overmixing. Once just combined, gently fold in the mini chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
- Bake the Cake: Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. After baking, allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before adding frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of milk. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the ingredients together until the frosting is smooth and creamy. Add additional milk, one tablespoon at a time, as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the top. Slice and serve your moist, flavorful Chocolate Chip Banana Cake.
Notes
- Make sure the bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep the cake light and tender.
- You can substitute mini chocolate chips with regular-sized chips if preferred.
- The frosting consistency can be adjusted with more or less milk depending on your preference.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and sour cream with plant-based alternatives.
