Caramelized Banana Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Bananas:
- 20 g (1 tablespoon) butter
- 20 g (1 tablespoon) sugar
- 2 ripe bananas (or plantains)
For the Cake Batter:
- 1 egg
- 50 g (¼ cup) sugar
- 8 g (1 teaspoon) vanilla sugar
- 50 ml (¼ cup) oil
- 100 ml (⅓ cup) milk
- 130 g (1 cup) wheat flour
- 20 g (2 tablespoons) cocoa powder
- 8 g (1 teaspoon) baking powder
Instructions
Caramelize the Bananas:
- In a pan, melt 20 g of butter over medium-low heat. Add 20 g of sugar and stir until it begins to caramelize (about 2 minutes).
- Peel and slice the 2 bananas (or plantains) into thin slices and add them to the pan. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until they are golden and soft, turning them halfway through. Once the bananas are caramelized, set them aside to cool slightly.
Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 egg, 50 g sugar, and 8 g vanilla sugar until well combined.
- Add 50 ml oil and 100 ml milk to the mixture and stir until smooth.
- Sift together 130 g wheat flour, 20 g cocoa powder, and 8 g baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a smooth batter forms.
Assemble the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a greased cake pan, layer the caramelized bananas evenly across the bottom.
- Pour the cake batter over the bananas and smooth it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. The caramelized bananas on the bottom will have created a delightful, sweet topping once flipped.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- The caramelized bananas add a deliciously sweet, rich flavor to the cake.
- It’s a simple recipe that doesn’t require any special equipment or ingredients.
- The combination of cocoa and bananas makes it a perfect dessert for chocolate and fruit lovers alike.
- It’s quick and easy to prepare, making it a great choice for a last-minute treat.