Description
This Chocolate Chip Banana Cake is soft, moist, and packed with ripe banana flavor. Rich chocolate chips are folded into a tender banana cake base, then topped with a luscious chocolate cream cheese frosting. It’s the perfect easy dessert for any occasion—from weeknight treats to holiday celebrations!
Ingredients
Chocolate Chip Banana Cake:
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup sour cream, room temperature
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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3 overripe large bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
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2 cups chocolate chips
Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
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3 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings:
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Mini chocolate chips
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Sliced bananas
Instructions
For the Cake:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×13-inch cake pan.
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In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
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In a stand mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (4–5 minutes).
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Add oil, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
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On medium-low speed, add eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined. Mix in mashed bananas. Do not overmix.
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Fold in chocolate chips and pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top.
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Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
For the Frosting:
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Beat butter and cream cheese until pale and fluffy (5–6 minutes).
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Add powdered sugar one cup at a time, beating on low until incorporated.
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Mix in cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth.
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Increase speed and whip for 5–7 minutes until light and fluffy.
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Spread over cooled cake and top with mini chocolate chips and banana slices, if desired.
Notes
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Cake stays moist for days—store tightly covered.
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Add chopped walnuts or pecans for a little crunch.
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You can make the cake ahead and frost the next day!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg