Double Chocolate Banana Cake

This lightened up chocolate cake has no oil, uses bananas and applesauce to keep it moist, and has just the right amount of chocolate to make it feel like an indulgent treat. No frosting required!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Double Chocolate Banana Cake

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Servings

Calories 282kcal

Ingredients

3 medium banana
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup applesauce, unsweetened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 cup white whole wheat flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips, semisweet
1/8 cup mini chips chocolate chips, semisweet

Instructions

In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix the bananas and brown sugar until the bananas are mashed and the sugar is dissolved. (Note: you can also use a regular hand mixer OR you can even fork-whisk these ingredients together.)
Add the applesauce, vanilla, and egg. Mix together.
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until incorporated.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Pour batter into a greased 8x8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the top with mini chocolate chips.
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 35 minutes. Check the center with a toothpick to determine doneness. Best eaten warm.

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