Chocolate Banana Applesauce Cake
This Chocolate Banana Applesauce Cake is moist, flavorful, and easy to make! Perfect for using ripe bananas and enjoying a guilt-free chocolate treat.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- 9-inch Round Cake Pan
- Parchment Paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 very ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup applesauce no sugar added
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
Instructions
Chocolate Banana Applesauce Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with oil or cooking spray. Optionally, line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the very ripe bananas until smooth. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, water, and white vinegar. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened baking cocoa, baking soda, and salt until no lumps remain.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in 1/2 cup of the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/3 cup chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- To make gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- This cake freezes well; wrap tightly and store up to 3 months.