Indulge in a Moist Chocolate Banana Cake
Rich chocolate mingles with ripe bananas in this moist cake, making it a delightful centerpiece for celebrations or a sweet indulgence any day.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the mashed bananas and mix until combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.