Banana Chocolate Chip Cake (Printable Version)
Tender banana cake with semisweet chips, moist crumb and simple method—great for dessert or a snack.
# Ingredient List:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Add-Ins
10 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, vegetable oil, eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a small handful to sprinkle over the top before baking.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle reserved chocolate chips evenly over the surface.
07 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
08 - Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- This cake comes together with pantry staples and zero fuss, so you’ll never stress about missing ingredients.
- I love how each bite balances soft, tender crumb with melty chocolate bursts—it’s always a crowd-pleaser!
02 -
- Once, I rushed and overmixed—ended up with a dense cake, so now I gently stir until just combined.
- Scattering chocolate chips on top makes every slice look bakery-worthy and ensures you get the melty bits where it counts.
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- Lightly coating the chocolate chips with a teaspoon of flour keeps them from sinking straight to the bottom.
- Positioning your cake pan in the center of the oven ensures even baking every time.