Banana brownies cake is a delightful twist on traditional brownies by incorporating the sweet and moist flavor of bananas. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until the ingredients are combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Chocolate Chips (Optional): Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks if you’re using them. This adds an extra layer of chocolatey goodness.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. The exact baking time may vary, so keep an eye on it.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the banana brownies cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Serve: Once cooled, cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious banana brownies cake!
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding nuts, more chocolate, or a dusting of powdered sugar on top. It’s a versatile treat that’s sure to be a hit!
