Double Chocolate Banana Cake + Video
Double Chocolate Banana Cake is lightly sweet, moist, and chocolatey. No frosting required!
Boy, oh boy do I have a delicious recipe for you today! I don’t usually bake with my brown bananas because I freeze them to use in smoothies, but this time, I decided to make cake — chocolate cake! This even errs on the side of healthy, plus, it’s so incredibly moist, you don’t need frosting!
So, how is this cake healthy? I said, “it errs on the healthy side.” As in there is no oil, and applesauce helps sweeten it with only 3/4 cup of brown sugar. So it’s more like a lightened up recipe. It’s still a treat. Let’s keep it real here. 😉
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Why no frosting? There are semi-sweet chocolate chips on the inside and mini semi-sweet chocolate chips on the outside. When you eat it warm, it’s the best melty-chocolate experience.
Why should I make this? Banana bread is boring, and chocolate makes everything better! Plus, doesn’t it look so yummy? This cake tastes as good as it looks!
How long did this cake last at my house? 2 days. It would have been one if my husband didn’t stop me from eating it. Haha! Okay, overindulging is never a good idea, but I’m just sayin’, this cake is good! It’s eat cake for breakfast good. 🙂
Double Chocolate Banana Cake
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups (288 g) mashed bananas, (about 3 small/medium ripe bananas)
- ¾ cup (150 g) light brown sugar, gently packed
- ½ cup (122 g) unsweetened applesauce*
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour, (stir, spoon & level)
- ½ cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp mini chocolate chips for topping – optional
Instructions
- In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix the bananas and brown sugar until the bananas are mashed and the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the applesauce, vanilla, and egg. Mix together.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until incorporated.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Pour batter into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the top with mini chocolate chips.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 35 minutes. Check the center with a toothpick to determine doneness. Best eaten warm.
Video
Notes
- You can substitute any neutral tasting oil for the applesauce.
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Recipe added 10/4/15. Also seen on Super Healthy Kids.
Hi Amber, Ive tried many banana cake recipes but this one was the best. So chocolatey, but wholesome, not too sweet. Very simple recipe too, absolutely loved it. Thanks a lot, will definitely make it again.
Hi Martina! That’s fabulous news! Thank you so much for your comment! I’m so happy you loved it!
This sounds amazing! Love chocolate and banana!
Thanks Eden!
hi what if i dont have applesauce? can i add one more banana instead? thanks
That might work. Or you can substitute more oil.
What can be used as a replacement of the apple sauce?
You may use oil (canola or vegetable) in the same amount.
I used coconut oil. It was perfect with its hint of sweetness.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing Emily!
Made this for my Grandpas 76th Birthday and we all loved it! Delicious! Best chocolate cake I’ve ever had!
That sounds like the best birthday cake to me! So glad everyone enjoyed it Danyel!
Oh my goodness, this cake look so decadent and delicious, Amber! I love that you used healthier ingredients! It would be gone in a flash at our house!
Thanks Kelly! It was pretty darn tasty!
Normally I am not into chocolate cakes but I love that this is made with bananas!
The best way to have chocolate cake, if you ask me. 😉
I can’t believe this actually lasted two whole days! It would be gone in a second in my house 🙂 Everyone knows cake is best warm! Looks delicious.
You are so right! Haha. Cake is better warm!
I’d love to try this with the over-ripe bananas on my counter…but….recipe button doesn’t work.
Sorry about that! The link button is fixed!
Oh boy! This cake looks so soft and fluffy. Banana and chocolate have to be the best combination ever. I love this! Heading over for the recipe.
Thanks Jen! It was pretty dang delicious!