Chocolate Banana Loaf Cake

Name: Chocolate Banana Loaf Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 3 bananas (very ripe); 150 g of sugar; 2 eggs; 100 g of butter (melted); 200 g of flour; 1 packet of baking powder; 100 g of chocolate chips; 1 pinch of salt; 1 tsp of vanilla extract

5,02 reviews

This loaf cake uses very ripe mashed bananas and chocolate chips. 🍌 Its texture is dense and moist. It keeps well when wrapped.

Total time: 1 h
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.50

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 9

slices

Estimated cost €4.00

Equipment

Whiskor an electric mixer
Spatula
Bowl
Oven
Loaf pan

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 350 °F.

Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth.
Add the sugar and mix.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Pour in the melted butter and the vanilla extract (if using), and mix.
In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and the pinch of salt.
Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently.
Add the chocolate chips and mix gently.
Pour the batter into a loaf pan that has been buttered and floured beforehand.
Bake for . Check doneness by inserting a knife blade into the center of the cake; it should come out dry.
Let cool before unmolding and enjoying.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

250kcal

Protein4 g7%
Carbs35 g57%
Fat10 g37%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

🧁 For an even moister cake, add a tablespoon of plain yogurt to the batter before baking. It gives an incredible texture and a slight tang that balances the sweetness of the bananas and chocolate! ✨

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Very well, up to 3 months in individual portions, wrapped in plastic wrap and then a freezer bag.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 5 days max in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Prepare the batter the day before and keep it in the fridge, or bake the cake the day before.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Ideally warmed in the oven (150°C for 5-10 min) or microwave (30-60 sec at medium power). Avoid the air fryer, which dries it out.

Variations

Add crushed walnuts or hazelnuts.
Replace the chips with chunks of dark chocolate.
Add a pinch of cinnamon to the flour.

Mistakes to avoid

Using bananas that are not ripe enough: use very ripe bananas, mashed into a smooth puree.
Adding the eggs all at once: add them one at a time, mixing after each addition.
Unmolding while warm: let it cool before unmolding, after checking doneness with a knife blade that should come out dry.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a successful banana loaf cake?

Mash the bananas into a smooth puree with the sugar, add the eggs one at a time, the melted butter and the vanilla, then the flour mixed with the baking powder and salt. Finish with the chocolate chips.

How long should you bake the chocolate banana loaf cake?

Bake for 45 minutes at 180 °C in a buttered and floured loaf pan. The cake is done when the blade of a knife inserted in the center comes out dry. Let it cool before unmolding.

Which bananas should you choose for a loaf cake?

Choose 3 very ripe bananas: they mash easily into a smooth puree and add sugar and moisture. This base gives the cake a dense, moist texture.

How do you fold in the chocolate chips?

Add the 100 g of chocolate chips at the end of the mixing, once the flour is incorporated, and stir gently before pouring the batter into the pan.

Variations of this recipe

Thermomix Chocolate Banana Loaf Cake

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Lyop

15 janv. 2026

Nono

22 sept. 2024

Recette facile à comprendre avec bon résultat à la fin, j'ai dû juste continuer un peu plus longtemps à faire cuir le cake, mais je pense que c'est en fonction des fours.