Craving a dessert that’s a little different from your regular banana bread? Try this irresistible Banana Brownies Cake, where the softness of ripe bananas meets the rich, fudgy texture of brownies. This recipe creates the perfect balance between a light cake and the dense, indulgent quality of brownies. With its sweet banana flavor and chocolaty richness, this Banana Brownies Cake is bound to become your new favorite treat. Serve it as a dessert, snack, or breakfast indulgence—it’s versatile and delicious!
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra fudginess)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, for crunch)
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Add the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- Sift Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, stirring gently until everything is just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Optional Ingredients: If using, fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice into squares or rectangles and serve.