Ingredients
– 2 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 tsp baking soda
– 1/2 tsp baking powder
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup buttermilk
– 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk or electric mixer
– 9-inch round cake pans
– Parchment paper
– Rubber spatula
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, I preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease my cake pans with a bit of oil or butter, making sure to line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal. In a large mixing bowl, I mash the ripe bananas until they’re smooth. This step always brings back memories of baking with my grandmother, who always said, “The riper the banana, the better the flavor!” Next, I combine the mashed bananas with the sugars and oil, mixing them well before adding in the eggs and vanilla extract. I just love the way the batter smells at this point! (See the next page below to continue steps…)