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Double Chocolate Banana Cake is lightly sweet, moist, and chocolatey. No frosting required!

Double Chocolate Banana Cake

Double Chocolate Banana Cake is lightly sweet, moist, and chocolatey. No frosting required!
Author Amber Brady
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Yields 9 servings

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 8x8-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.

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Notes

  • You can substitute any neutral tasting oil for the applesauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 piece | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 284mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 32g