Description
Indulge in a moist, tender, and incredibly flavorful banana chocolate chip cake. This recipe is perfected to deliver ultimate comfort with every bite.
Ingredients
- 3–4 very ripe medium bananas, mashed (about 1.5 cups)
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (or dark/milk)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan (or line with parchment paper).
- Mash Bananas & Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas. Add melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine & Fold: Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula until just combined (do not overmix). Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan, spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30-35 mins