Banana Chocolate Chip Cake

Here’s a delicious Banana Chocolate Chip Cake recipe that is easy to make and perfect for using up those ripe bananas:

Banana Chocolate Chip Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan or a bundt pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
   • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Add Bananas and Sour Cream:
   • Mix in the mashed bananas and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) until well combined.
6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
7. Fold in Chocolate Chips:
   • Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
8. Bake the Cake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Slice and serve the cake once it has cooled.

Tips:

• Bananas: The riper the bananas, the better. Overripe bananas add more flavor and sweetness.
• Chocolate Chips: For a variation, try using a mix of semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips, or even white chocolate chips.
• Add-ins: Consider adding nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, for extra texture and flavor.

Enjoy your homemade Banana Chocolate Chip Cake!