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Chocolate Chip Banana Snack Cake

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A moist and fluffy banana snack cake studded with melty chocolate chips — an easy, crowd-pleasing treat for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
  5. Stir in the mashed bananas.
  6. Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with extra chocolate chips if desired.
  9. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • This cake stays moist for days — store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • You can add chopped nuts for extra crunch if you like.

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