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February 5, 2020 · 40 Comments

Banana Chocolate Chip Cake

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Bananas and chocolate chips. A Delicious combination of foods you always have at home. The aroma in the kitchen will take over your mood and put you in the comfort zone.
Bananas and chocolate chips. A Delicious combination of foods you always have at home. The aroma in the kitchen will take over your mood and put you in the comfort zone.

Banana Chocolate Chip Cake

I made some changes to this recipe.

The original recipe is loaded with butter and sugar.

To maintain the great taste I used the original portion of butter that was called for.

But the amount sugar I used was greatly reduced.

Also some of the all-purpose flour was replaced with whole wheat.

The sour cream and addition of chocolate chips made this bread lighter but retained some of the sweetness.

Using a bundt pan in place of the rectangular pan could also be changed.

My changes made the cake moister than the original recipe.

My family was surprised when they entered the kitchen.

The aroma of the cake made them think they were getting a banana bread.

They really loved this change up on my standby banana loaf.

And just like the bread, this cake was gone before I could wash the dishes.

These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 medium rip bananas
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tsp baking power
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

And these are the preparation INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Cream together butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs one at a time and beat until smooth.
  • Add vanilla and bananas; mix until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to banana mixture alternately with sour cream, ending with dry ingredients.
  • Spread half the batter into a 9 x 13 baking pan.
  • Combine cinnamon and brown sugar.
  • Sprinkle half of the mixture over the batter in pan.
  • Top with half of the chocolate chips.
  • Repeat layers. Bake in preheated 350F oven.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.

NOTES

  1. Reduce the fat content by replacing half of the butter with unsweetened applesauce.
  2. You can also try using buttermilk instead of sour cream. The cake will still look and taste great.

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Next time I plan on making a double batch.

Your family will love this version of a more traditional cake.

Bananas and chocolate chips. A Delicious combination of foods you always have at home. The aroma in the kitchen will take over your mood and put you in the comfort zone.

Banana Chocolate Chip Cake

The original recipe is loaded with butter and sugar. Alterations were made to make it healthier.
5 from 13 votes
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Course: Bakery
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana, bread
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Adjust Servings: 12
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Marilyn Lesniak

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 medium rip bananas
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tsp baking power
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Cream together butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs one at a time and beat until smooth.
  • Add vanilla and bananas; mix until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to banana mixture alternately with sour cream, ending with dry ingredients.
  • Spread half the batter into a 9 x 13 baking pan.
  • Combine cinnamon and brown sugar.
  • Sprinkle half of the mixture over the batter in pan.
  • Top with half of the chocolate chips.
  • Repeat layers. Bake in preheated 350F oven.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.

Notes

  1. Reduce the fat content by replacing half of the butter with unsweetened applesauce.
  2. You can also try using buttermilk instead of sour cream. The cake will still look and taste great.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 250kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 25g (8%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 11g (17%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (35%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 50mg (17%) | Sodium: 240mg (10%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 22g (24%) | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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  1. blankMiz Helen says

    February 18, 2020 at 4:19 PM

    Your Banana Chocolate Chip Cake looks so good, it will be a great Valentine treat! Hope you are having a really good week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      February 18, 2020 at 9:42 PM

      Thank you Miz Helen. I hope you are enjoying your week. Take care!

      Reply
  2. blankMelissa says

    February 17, 2020 at 7:18 PM

    What a great combo! I love chocolate chips with banana bread or muffins, sadly I am the only one in the house that does. What is wrong with people!?!?! lol
    Thanks for sharing with us at Farm Fresh Tuesdays! You are one of my features this week!!
    Melissa | Little Frugal Homestead

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      February 17, 2020 at 8:04 PM

      I used to not make recipes where I was the only one that liked them. But then, I thought, why not?? More leftovers for me! Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  3. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    February 15, 2020 at 11:28 AM

    bananas and chocolate are one of my favorite flavor combos! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Have a fabulous weekend.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      February 15, 2020 at 2:56 PM

      Thank you Helen. I hope you enjoyed your Valentine’s Day!

      Reply
  4. blankChas Greener says

    February 14, 2020 at 2:29 PM

    I am craving this recipe – I love banana bread and those added chococlate chips are always so fun! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      February 14, 2020 at 2:38 PM

      This banana bread is awesome. Just dont add too many chocolate chips. What am I saying. There is no such thing. Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. blankLiberty says

    February 11, 2020 at 10:58 PM

    Hi Marilyn,
    This looks delicious and I like how you made it healthier!

    Liberty from B4andAfters.com

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      February 12, 2020 at 1:03 PM

      Thank you Liberty. I have been experimenting here and there to see how the recipe changes. Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. blankClearissa Coward says

    February 5, 2020 at 3:18 PM

    Oh this is the one. I would love this one. I would love to make this one. TFS

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      February 5, 2020 at 4:27 PM

      Thank you Clearissa. You are always so supportive. I do appreciate all you say and do. I hope you get to make this banana cake. It just hots the spot! Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  7. blankCherryl Ehlenburg says

    June 7, 2018 at 9:31 PM

    This looks delicious! We will be trying it this week!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 7, 2018 at 9:36 PM

      Thank you Cheryl. I hope you enjoy it! Have a great weekend.

      Reply
  8. blankMichelle says

    June 5, 2018 at 3:32 AM

    Oh my yumminess, this sounds like my kind of treat. Nothing better than chocolate infused banana bread. Mmmmmmm it sounds so delicious

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 5, 2018 at 2:38 PM

      This has been a bad week for my posts. They are ALL making me hungry. LOL>

      Reply
  9. blankRoseann Hampton says

    June 3, 2018 at 5:08 PM

    Chocolate and banana is such a great flavor combination! Thanks for sharing at The Blogger’s Pit Stop!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 3, 2018 at 9:12 PM

      Thank you Roseann for allowing me to share my recipes! Enjoy.

      Reply
  10. blankMiz Helen says

    June 1, 2018 at 3:13 PM

    Those chocolate chips will sure put that Banana Cake over the top! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 1, 2018 at 7:50 PM

      It smelled wonderful while it was baking. I needed a glass of milk though. Thanks Miz Helen. Have a great day.

      Reply
  11. blankPatrick Weseman says

    May 31, 2018 at 10:32 AM

    That cake looks mighty good. Thanks for sharing it.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      May 31, 2018 at 8:10 PM

      It was delicious Patrick, thank you. Have a great week!

      Reply
  12. blankMarva | SunSparkleShine says

    May 30, 2018 at 9:36 AM

    This sounds yummy, Marily. I’m adding it right now to my Pinterest board to try it later.
    Visiting today from #TrekkingThru.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      May 30, 2018 at 12:59 PM

      Thank you so much for the Pin! I am glad you like it. Have a great week!

      Reply
  13. blankMichele Morin says

    May 30, 2018 at 9:32 AM

    I can just picture how amazing this smells as it’s baking!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      May 30, 2018 at 12:58 PM

      My whole kitchen was warm and full of goodness. Have a great week!

      Reply
  14. blankMichele @ Queenbeebaker says

    May 30, 2018 at 7:06 AM

    I’ve been looking for a good banana bread recipe. THIS looks like perfection. Nothing better than adding chocolate chips!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      May 30, 2018 at 12:56 PM

      It was delicious. The bread was moist, but I added way too many chocolate chips. I have to remember you CAN have too much of a good thing. It doesn’t stop me though. Have a great week!

      Reply
  15. blankMargy says

    May 29, 2018 at 6:02 PM

    I like to make this if a get over-ripe bananas. I love how moist it is. – Margy

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      May 30, 2018 at 12:55 PM

      I can always help you with over ripe bananas. Hubby buys a slew every week and we never eat them all. My freezer is full of them!! Have a great week!

      Reply
  16. blankElise Ho says

    May 28, 2018 at 11:44 PM

    My hubby would go crazy for this. He loves anything banana

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      May 30, 2018 at 12:54 PM

      I loved it and so did the kids. But hubby wanted to not use the chips. Go figure!! Have a great week!

      Reply
  17. blankVeronica Lee says

    May 27, 2018 at 11:06 PM

    Yummm!!! Looks delish, Marilyn!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      May 28, 2018 at 2:46 PM

      Thank you so much Veronica! Enjoy the coming week!

      Reply
  18. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    May 27, 2018 at 10:25 AM

    There is just something wonderful about bananas and chocolate together. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Hope your week is amazing!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      May 27, 2018 at 10:57 AM

      I love the combo Helen. DAnything ith chocolate is delicious. When I was a kid my mom put chocolate syrup on my cauliflower to get me to eat it! Have a great week.

      Reply
  19. blankDebrashoppeno5 says

    May 26, 2018 at 8:27 PM

    You made some healthy substitutions and it sounds so delicious.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      May 26, 2018 at 9:50 PM

      Thanks Debra. I am glad you like my version of this banana bread! Have a great week.

      Reply
  20. blankCathy Lawdanski says

    June 4, 2017 at 10:02 PM

    Looks delicious. And even with the substitutes, there is plenty of sweetness and flavor. YUM!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 5, 2017 at 10:46 AM

      Thanks Cathy. I am really into bananas right now. I liked the sour cream in this. Have a lovely day.

      Reply

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