Description
Muscovado banana chocolate chip cake delivers rich, deep sweetness with caramel undertones from dark brown sugar. Warmth from the oven and melted chocolate create a comforting dessert you’ll want to savor slowly and share with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 125 grams chocolate chips (dark or milk)
- 100 grams whole eggs (about 2 eggs)
- 225 grams flour
- 5 grams baking powder
sugar and sweeteners:
- 120 grams muscovado sugar
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
fats and flavor enhancers:
- 115 grams soft butter
- 1 teaspoon liquid vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by setting the temperature to 160°C (320°F), ensuring an ideal baking environment for the cake.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly cream the softened butter with muscovado sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, approximately 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the liquid vanilla and eggs individually, whisking vigorously after each addition to create a smooth, homogeneous batter.
- Using a fork, mash the bananas into a rustic puree, then gently fold them into the prepared mixture.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and chocolate chips, creating a dry ingredient blend.
- Delicately fold the dry ingredient mixture into the banana batter, mixing until just incorporated to maintain the cake’s delicate texture.
- Transfer the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan (23 x 13 centimeters or 9 x 5 inches), or line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Create a precise center line across the batter by dipping a knife in oil or melted butter, promoting even rising during baking.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50-55 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a knife into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Optional: Craft a simple syrup by boiling 30 grams of water with 30 grams of sugar, then brush onto the hot cake to enhance moisture and sweetness.
- For an elegant finish, melt 40 grams of chocolate and drizzle in a zigzag pattern using a piping bag or a carefully cut ziplock bag corner.
- Allow the cake to cool completely or serve warm, enjoying the molten chocolate chips as a delightful accompaniment.
Notes
- Precise mixing transforms ordinary bananas into a decadent, moist cake with rich chocolate undertones.
- Use very ripe, almost black bananas for maximum natural sweetness and deeper flavor complexity.
- Muscovado sugar adds a deep caramel-like richness that elevates the cake’s overall taste profile.
- Creating a center line with oiled knife helps the cake rise evenly and prevents a domed, uneven top.
- Optional sugar syrup brushing ensures extra moisture and creates a glistening, professional bakery-style finish.
- Melted chocolate drizzle provides an elegant, restaurant-quality presentation that impresses guests effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 382 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg