Decadent Banana Chocolate Chip Cake
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of ripe bananas, rich chocolate chips, and crunchy pecans in this delightful cake.
Ingredients
| 1/2 | cup butter or margarine, cut in 1/4 chunks |
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| 1 1/2 | sugar |
| 2 | eggs |
| 1 | teaspoon vanilla |
| 2 | large bananas (very ripe) |
| 1 | teaspoon baking soda |
| 3/4 | cup plain yogurt or sour cream |
| 1 | teaspoon baking powder |
| 2 | cups flour |
| 1 | cup chocolate chips |
| 3/4 | cup chopped pecans (optional) |
Instructions
| 1. | In a food processor, blend 1/2 cup of butter (or margarine), 1 1/2 cups of sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla for 2 minutes, ensuring to scrape down the bowl occasionally. |
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| 2. | While the processor is running, add chunks of very ripe bananas until blended smoothly. (Pro tip: It's recommended to mash the bananas beforehand for easier incorporation). |
| 3. | Dissolve 1 teaspoon of baking soda in 3/4 cup of plain yogurt or sour cream. Let it stand for 1 to 2 minutes. The yogurt will expand, so use a 2-cup measuring cup for accuracy. |
| 4. | Add the yogurt mixture to the batter and process for 3 seconds. |
| 5. | Stir in 2 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder just until the flour disappears with 4 quick on/off turns. |
| 6. | Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips and 3/4 cup of chopped pecans if desired. |
| 7. | Divide the batter between 2 greased and floured 8-inch pans and bake for 25-30 minutes at 350°F until a cake tester comes out clean. (Tip: Line the bottom of the pans with waxed paper for easier cake removal). |
| 8. | Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then carefully remove them to cool completely before icing. |
| 9. | For the Butter Icing: |
| 10. | In a separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup of butter, a dash of salt, 2 cups of icing sugar, 2-3 tablespoons of hot milk or cream, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 2/3 cup of cocoa mixed with 4 tablespoons of butter. |
| 11. | Mix all ingredients until smooth and well blended. Ice the cooled cakes generously. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 420.5 kcal |
| Protein | 5.6 g |
| Fat | 16.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Sugar | 43.5 g |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița