Chocolate-Banana Snack Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Banana Snack Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 ounces); 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Powdered sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Spoon applesauce onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread to 1/2-inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels; let stand 5 minutes. Scrape applesauce into a bowl using a rubber spatula.
3
Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add applesauce and banana, beating until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in coffee and vanilla.
4
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and remaining ingredients except powdered sugar, stirring well with a whisk. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; stir just until combined. Scrape batter into an 8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper, spreading evenly. Bake at 350u00b0 for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Banana Snack 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 Snack Cake

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