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Chocolate Banana Cake

Chocolate Banana Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 265
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 large)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch metal pan with parchment. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until no lumps remain, about 30 seconds.
  2. Add the mashed banana, sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla directly to the dry ingredients. Stir with a whisk until the batter is smooth and glossy, about 1 minute.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top springs back and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  4. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then lift it out and cool completely. Slice into 9 squares and serve.

Notes

For the fudgiest texture, pull the cake when the center is just set and a toothpick still picks up a few moist crumbs. It will continue to set as it cools. Very dark, almost black bananas give the deepest flavor and the softest crumb.