Banana Chocolate Loaf Cake
Introduction
This moist and rich banana chocolate loaf is soft, slightly dense, and packed with deep chocolate flavor. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, and a great way to use ripe bananas.
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas mashed
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C and line a loaf pan with parchment paper
In a large bowl mash the bananas until smooth
Add eggs sugar brown sugar oil milk and vanilla then mix well
In another bowl combine flour cocoa powder baking soda salt and cinnamon
Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture and stir until just combined
Fold in chocolate chips
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a rack
Method
Mix wet ingredients first to create a smooth base
Combine dry ingredients separately to avoid lumps
Do not overmix once flour is added to keep cake soft
Bake until center is set but still moist
Nutrition
Rich in energy from bananas and chocolate
Contains potassium from bananas
Moderate sugar and fat content
Benefits
Great way to use overripe bananas
Quick and easy to prepare
Perfect for meal prep and stays moist for days
History
Banana bread became popular during the Great Depression as a way to avoid wasting food. Chocolate versions came later as a richer variation loved worldwide
Conclusion
This banana chocolate loaf is ultra moist, chocolatey, and comforting. It is simple to make and always a crowd pleaser.