Double Chocolate Banana Cake

•  Cook time: 30 min to 1 hour
 
•  Prep time: Under 15 min
 
•  Serves: Makes 12+ servings
•  Yields: Makes an 8x8-inch Square Cake or 12+ cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup pureed Banana (about 3 medium)
• 3/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar
• 1/2 cup Applesauce, unsweetened
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 large Egg (No eggs or Vegan? See Tips)
• 1 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour (or use all purpose)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt
• 1 cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips, see Tips
• 1/8 cup Mini Semi Sweet Chocolate chips

Tips

1. Eggs: For a Vegan or Eggless Version, try one of these options from my Egg Substitution Chart 

2. Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips: I have used Mega Chunk Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips in this recipe since that is what I had on hand for this post.

Method

1. In a bowl  mix the bananas (or puree) and brown sugar until the bananas are mashed and the sugar is dissolved.

2. Add the applesauce, vanilla, and egg until

3. well blended.

4. In another  bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda along with salt.

5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until incorporated.

6. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips. I used coarsely chopped Mega Chunks Semi Sweet Chips. See Tips.

7. Pour batter into a greased 8x8-inch baking dish.

8. Sprinkle the top with mini chocolate chips.

9. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 35 minutes. Check the center with a toothpick to determine doneness.

Best eaten warm. The family loved it even more when combined with homemade Vanilla Icecream. (Or tryEggless Vanilla Icecream)