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Banana Cake with Chocolate Chips Recipe

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  • Author: Angela
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This moist and flavorful Banana Cake with Chocolate Chips is a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. Made with ripe bananas, a blend of warm spices, and studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, this cake offers a luscious combination of sweetness and texture. The addition of sour cream keeps the cake tender and rich, making it an easy-to-make treat that’s sure to please both family and guests.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

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

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large bananas)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream

Add-ins

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined, ensuring the leavening agents and spices are well distributed.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps give the cake a tender crumb.
  4. Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the creamed butter mixture, beating thoroughly after each addition to maintain smoothness and proper aeration.
  5. Mix in Flavorings and Bananas: Stir in the vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and sour cream until fully combined for moisture and flavor.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until all ingredients are combined to avoid overmixing which can lead to a dense cake.
  7. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter for bursts of chocolate in every bite.
  8. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing to ensure clean cuts and the best texture.

Notes

  • For additional texture and flavor, add ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
  • Using mini chocolate chips can provide a more even distribution of chocolate throughout the cake.
  • Ensure bananas are well-ripened for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
  • Allow the cake to cool fully before serving to enhance flavor and texture.

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