Banana Chocolate Swirl Cake
This cake combines ripe bananas with a rich chocolate swirl for a pleasing contrast in flavor and appearance. The chocolate swirl creates a beautiful and flavorful contrast.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Loaf pan or cake pan
Ingredients
For the Cake Batter
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3 bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Swirl
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder Mixed with a small amount of the batter
Instructions
- Prepare the main banana batter by combining the flour and baking soda. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar, then beat in the eggs and vanilla. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, then fold in the mashed bananas.
- Divide the banana batter in half. Mix the cocoa powder into one half until fully combined.
- Pour the batters alternately into your prepared pan. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the chocolate batter through the banana batter to create a marble pattern.
- Bake at 175°C for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing. Slice to show the swirl pattern when serving.
Notes
This cake is best served at room temperature. By Grace Williams, contributor at Recipes by Betty.