Double Chocolate Chip Banana Cake (Light) Recipe

Name: Double Chocolate Chip Banana Cake (Light)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 medium ripe banana, mashed (1/3 cup); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 large eggs; 2 cups finely grated peeled zucchini; 1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream; Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing; 1/3 cup light cream cheese, softened; 1 cup icing sugar; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon low-fat milk

Servings: persons

Cake
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 medium ripe banana, mashed (1/3 cup)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
2 cups finely grated peeled zucchini
1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing
1/3 cup light cream cheese, softened
1 cup icing sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon low-fat milk

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F Spray a 12-cup Bundt pan with vegetable spray.
2
Make cake: in a food processor, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, banana, vanilla and eggs; process the mixture until it is smooth. Add zucchini and pineapple; process the mixture just until everything is combined.
3
In a bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda. Stir the wet ingredients into dry ingredients until they are mixed. Stir in the chocolate chips and sour cream. Spoon the mixture into a prepared pan.
4
Place the pan in the centre of the oven and bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a tester inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let the pan cool on a wire rack.
5
Make icing: with an electric mixer or food processor, cream together cream cheese, icing sugar, cocoa and milk. Spread mixture over the cooled cake.

1149

kcal

Calories

Fat

185

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Double Chocolate Chip Banana Cake (Light) 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.

Double Chocolate Chip Banana Cake (Light)

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