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Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Cake

A soft banana cake made with ripe bananas and lightly sweet batter, finished with chocolate chips on top. The cake is moist and fluffy, similar to banana bread but baked in a square pan for easy slicing.

Total time
45 min
Servings
9
Calories
265
Protein
4g
Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Cake
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Step 2

    Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

  3. Step 3

    Peel the bananas and place them in a mixing bowl.

  4. Step 4

    Mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.

  5. Step 5

    Add melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.

  6. Step 6

    Mix until the batter becomes smooth.

  7. Step 7

    Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

  8. Step 8

    Stir gently until the flour disappears.

  9. Step 9

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

  10. Step 10

    Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly on top.

  11. Step 11

    Bake for 25–30 minutes.

  12. Step 12

    The cake is ready when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  13. Step 13

    Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.

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