Chocolate Banana Muffin
6 servings
45 minutes
Chocolate banana cake is a cozy blend of rich chocolate and the gentle aroma of ripe bananas. This dessert, popular in American cuisine, is perfect for cozy evenings, family tea times, and simply to treat yourself. Its history traces back to home baking traditions when homemakers sought ways to use overripe bananas by turning them into wonderfully soft and fragrant pies. The rich flavor of cocoa and chocolate harmonizes with the natural sweetness of bananas, creating a moist and dense texture. Frozen chocolate and bananas add a pleasant textural contrast, making each bite unforgettable. This cake pairs beautifully with a cup of hot coffee or cold milk, and its simplicity in preparation makes it a favorite recipe even for beginners.
1
Before starting the preparation, put the chocolate bar and one banana in the freezer.
- Chocolate: 90 g
- Bananas: 3 pieces
2
Melt the butter and beat it with sugar. Continue beating and add the eggs one by one.
- Butter: 150 g
- Sugar: 200 g
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
3
Mix flour with baking powder, cocoa, and a pinch of salt.
- Wheat flour: 150 g
- Baking powder: 10 g
- Cocoa: 4 tablespoons
- Salt: pinch
4
Mix everything thoroughly.
5
Mash two bananas into a puree and add to the mixture.
- Bananas: 3 pieces
6
Cut one banana (from the freezer) into pieces. Break the chocolate (from the freezer) into small pieces. Add to the dough and mix gently.
- Bananas: 3 pieces
- Chocolate: 90 g
7
Place the dough in a form lined with baking paper. If there is no paper, make a 'French shirt'.
8
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and put it to bake.
9
Start checking the cake with a toothpick after 30 minutes. The cake is ready when wet crumbs stick to the toothpick. This can take 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the oven.