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Chocolate Banana One-Bowl Cake

Irresistible Chocolate Banana One-Bowl Cake You’ll Love

This Chocolate Banana One-Bowl Cake is a cozy, decadent treat that’s easy to make and perfect for dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 3 medium ripe bananas Use overripe for sweetness
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Sift for fluffiness
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder Unsweetened for rich flavor
  • 1 cup sugar Brown sugar for caramel note
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Essential for rising
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil Keeps cake moist
  • 2 large eggs Bind ingredients and add richness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor
  • 1/2 cup milk Adds moisture
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips For melted chocolate fun
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts Walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • 9-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Sifter

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch pan.
  2. Mash ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth with some lumps.
  3. Whisk together sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until glossy.
  4. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture and fold gently.
  5. Mix the batter until no streaks of flour remain, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts for added texture.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or cocoa nibs before serving.

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