Description
A rich and indulgent dessert combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with deep, luscious chocolate—perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 ripe bananas
- 8 ounces quality dark chocolate
- ½ cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Optional: chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together until combined, then let cool slightly.
- Whisk the eggs, vanilla extract, and brown sugar in a separate bowl.
- Fold in the melted chocolate mixture.
- Combine the mashed bananas into the chocolate mixture.
- Add the sifted flour and baking powder, incorporating gently.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch cake pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil. You can also replace the eggs with applesauce for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: banana, chocolate, dessert, baking, family recipe