Who knew bananas and chocolate could throw a better party than most people? This coffee cake isn’t here to play nice—it’s rich, moist, and shamelessly decadent. Got overripe bananas staring you down? Perfect. This cake turns sad, brown fruit into a glorious, caffeinated masterpiece. Chocolate and banana go together like gossip and brunch. It’s breakfast, dessert, and a not-so-guilty pleasure rolled into one. Serve it, and watch everyone suddenly love bananas.
Chocolate Banana Coffee Cake
A moist coffee cake combining chocolate and bananas—perfect for brunch or a dessert fix.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup brewed coffee cooled
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat bananas, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with coffee.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Potassium: 10%
- Magnesium: 7%
- Calcium: 5%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin B6: 6%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for extra flair.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
