Decadent Chocolate Banana Cake Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this delightful chocolate banana cake. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is rich, moist, and bursting with the flavors of chocolate and banana. Topped with a luscious chocolate ganache, this dessert is guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Enjoy it as a mid-day treat or serve it as a showstopper dessert at your next gathering.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together until well combined.
3. Add the mashed bananas, buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix everything together until smooth and well incorporated.
4. Slowly pour in the hot water while continuing to mix. The batter will be thin, but that's normal.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. While the cake is cooling, prepare the chocolate ganache. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for a minute, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
10. Once the cake has cooled, pour the chocolate ganache over the top and spread it evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
11. Allow the ganache to set for about 30 minutes before slicing and serving the cake.
12. Enjoy the rich and moist chocolate banana cake with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

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