Chocolate Banana Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Banana Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter (room temperature); 2 large eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup brown sugar; 4 bananas (mashed); 1/3 cup buttermilk; 3 tablespoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 1/2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup baking cocoa; 1 cup boiling water; 1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional); 1 cup pecan pieces (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter (room temperature)
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
4 bananas (mashed)
1/3 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 cup boiling water
1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
1 cup pecan pieces (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease and flour two 9x5x3 loaf pans.
3
Cream butter, eggs, sugars, bananas, buttermilk, vanilla and cinnamon.
4
Mix together flour, baking soda, salt, baking cocoa and pecans.
5
Add dry ingredients to creamed ingredients. Mix well.
6
Add boiling water and stir rapidly for 2 minutes.
7
Pour batter into loaf pans.
8
Bake for 45 minutes.
9
Sprinkle chocolate chips over tops of loaves. (if using chocolate chips).
10
Return to oven for about 15 minutes or until toothpick comes clean when poked into center of loaf.
11
Remove from oven and place on cooling rack.
12
Take a spatula and spread melted chocolate chips in an even layer on top of loaves.
13
Let cool and remove from pans.
14
Warm to serve and enjoy!
15
Note: This recipe will also make 48 small cupcakes with a baking time of 20 minutes, and chocolate frosting can be substitued for the chocolate chips.

2512

kcal

Calories

179

Fat

215

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter (room temperature), 2 large eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Banana Pound Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Banana Pound Cake

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