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Chocolate Banana Cake

Discover the perfect Chocolate Banana Cake recipe using overripe bananas for a moist and delicious treat your family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large overripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil or olive oil
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan version)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • 9-inch cake pan
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Heat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch pan.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Add oil, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla, and yogurt to the bananas.
  4. Mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour into your prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let it cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for using overripe bananas, making it both delicious and resourceful. You can make it vegan by replacing the eggs with flax eggs and using dairy-free yogurt. Feel free to experiment with different types of flour or sweeteners to suit dietary needs. For variation, try adding chocolate chips or nuts into the batter for added texture and flavor.
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