Description
This Mocha Banana Cake combines the bold flavor of mocha with the sweetness of ripe bananas for a moist, rich, and comforting treat. It’s the perfect cross between a cozy banana bread and a light chocolate cake — perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a coffee break. Easy to make, deliciously soft, and bursting with flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or use whole wheat flour for a nutty taste)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or use brown sugar for a deeper flavor)
- 1/2 cup melted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled (or espresso for stronger flavor)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth. Whisk in melted butter, sugar, eggs, brewed coffee, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake soft and moist.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Serve plain, or drizzle with mocha glaze for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
For a simple mocha glaze, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, and 2 tbsp brewed coffee until smooth. Pour over the cooled cake and let set before slicing. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or 5 days in the refrigerator. You can also freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg