Banana Chocolate Chip Cake (Printer-friendly)
Moist banana cake with semisweet chocolate chips and tender crumb. Serves 10–12.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Add-Ins
10 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
# How-To Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, vegetable oil or melted butter, eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
04 - Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to preserve a tender cake crumb.
05 - Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on the surface before baking.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
07 - Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve as desired.
# Expert Advice:
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- This cake always tastes extra special thanks to super-ripe bananas, and it comes out perfectly moist every time.
- You only need basic pantry staples and one bowl to make it happen, and the chocolate chips are just the right level of indulgence.
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- Overmixing the batter once the flour goes in will make the cake dense—trust me, a gentle fold makes all the difference.
- Sprinkling a few chocolate chips on top before baking gives the cake bakery-level curb appeal and a gooey first bite every time.
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- When lining the pan, dust it with flour after greasing so every bit of cake comes out cleanly.
- Sneak a taste of the batter to adjust for sweetness—it’s the baker’s privilege and makes the results just right.