BANANA-CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE

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This cake is so good it should be illegal! It's very easy to make, just throw all the ingredients into the mixing bowl and let the beaters do the work. I got this from Betty Crocker's Cookbook 1978, my husband's kitchen bible from his bachelor days.

Provided by Divaconviva

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups bananas, fully ripe, mashed (about 3 medium)
2/3 cup butter
2/3 cup buttermilk (I use soured milk)
3 eggs
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, Softened
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 -3 tablespoons milk or 2 -3 tablespoons half-and-half

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour oblong pan, 9x13x2 inches.
  • Beat all ingredients, except chocolate chips, in large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 30 seconds. Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 3 minutes.
  • Stir in chocolate chips by hand.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake until toothpick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, approximately 45 minutes.
  • Cool cake completely and frost with Vanilla Butter Frosting.
  • To make VANILLA BUTTER FROSTING:.
  • Blend powdered sugar into butter.
  • Stir in vanilla and milk.
  • Beat until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency.
  • Hint #1. For best results, be sure the bananas you use for cakes are fully ripened. If you use firm bananas, the cake will not have the fragrance or the flavor.
  • Hint #2. To sour milk: Add 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk. For this recipe, use 2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice for 2/3 cup milk.
  • Hint #3. When it comes to homemade frosting, I usually increase the recipe by one-half; so in this case, I used 4 ½ cups powdered sugar, 7 ½ tablespoons butter, and 2 ¼ teaspoons vanilla (using the same measuring spoons, 1 ½ teaspoons first, and then ½ and ¼ teaspoons vanilla).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.9, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 75.6, Sodium 405.8, Carbohydrate 67.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 49.6, Protein 4.4

Harrison Towe
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake is so easy to make that even I can do it. And it always turns out delicious.


Ehis Omorodion
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This cake is always a hit at potlucks and parties. I always get requests for the recipe.


Koushal Ff
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I love that this cake is not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and chocolatey flavor.


itx_ RK
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This cake is a great way to use up overripe bananas. I often freeze them when they're starting to get too ripe, and then I can use them to make this cake whenever I want.


Akmal Khan Niazi
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I've made this cake several times and it's always delicious. I've even experimented with different types of chocolate chips, such as dark chocolate and white chocolate.


Sihle Tabane
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This cake is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. I often make it on the weekend and enjoy it throughout the week.


Jasmine Fernandez
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with basic ingredients that I always have on hand.


Mya Robinson
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This is my go-to recipe for banana chocolate chip cake. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Usama Mand
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use overripe bananas to make it.


C a l
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


jhanbir shtha
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This banana chocolate chip cake was a hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate chips added a delicious touch. I will definitely be making this again.