Double chocolate banana walnut cake is an incredibly moist and delicious cake made with whole wheat flour and loaded with dark chocolate chunks and walnuts. This banana cake with chocolate and walnuts can be served as a snack with a cup of tea or coffee and can also be served as a dessert with a choice of frosting.
Eggless chocolate banana walnut cake is extremely quick and simple to whip up. Just a bowl and a spatula is all you need and you will end up with the best double chocolate banana walnut cake ever.
Double chocolate banana walnut cake is a perfect treat for chocolate lovers. The double chocolate in the recipe comes from cocoa powder and dark chocolate. One of the easiest and best chocolate banana cake recipe I have ever made! The addition of cocoa powder, chocolate and walnuts takes this banana cake to the next level, thus making it a tender, more flavourful and delicious cake.
The combination of banana and chocolate is a match made in heaven. The addition of cocoa powder and chocolate makes this cake so delicious. You can feel the flavour of bananas and the crunch of chocolates and walnuts in every single bite. You just can’t stop with one bite!
This is an amazing cake which is as delicious at every bite and it can be enjoyed without a guilt in your cheat days as well.
A great way to use up ripe bananas, this easy-to-make cake is much more flavorful, tender and moist crumb. So if you have some brown and ripened bananas in hand, wait no further and try this recipe. I am sure you will love this one.
As often I bake tea time cakes for my family and friends and especially my son who is a huge fan of tea time cakes. He enjoys it with a cup of hot tea or coffee and even as a snack in between the day. Baked this amazing eggless double chocolate banana walnut cake few weeks back and today I am so happy to share the recipe here with my readers.
I have used overriped bananas which adds natural sweetener and flavor to the cake and gives you a soft and moist crumb cake. This eggless chocolate banana walnut cake is made with wheat flour, brown sugar, oil, ripe banana, cocoa powder, dark chocolate, walnut and few other basic baking ingredients.
Making this chocolate banana walnut cake is one of the easiest things ever. It’s super simple with no fancy ingredients and technique. So if you are a beginner who has never baked anything at home, this recipe can be a great start. With just a handful of ingredients and few minutes of your time to whip up those ingredients, you can easily make this cake and devour it.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS CAKE
● Quick and easy
● Soft and moist
● Simplicity with the cake preparation
● No fancy ingredients, the ingredients are easy to find.
● A perfect beginner’s recipe
● Rich flavors from the banana and chocolate
● Chocolaty bite and crunchy walnut in every bite of the cake
● Makes a great breakfast or dessert option.
● Perfect for parties, potluck or for gifting.
● Can be made with or without eggs
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
The bread can be stored in an airtight container or wrapped in a cling film at room temperature for about 3-4 days. If you store in refrigerator its shelf life will last for more than 1 week.
You can also freeze this cake. Let the cake cool down completely. Slice them and cling wrap the individual slices. Store in an airtight container and freeze them for up to 2-3 months. Thaw the cake ahead of serving.
SERVING INSTRUCTIONS
You can have this double chocolate banana walnut cake for breakfast or as snacks to kill your hunger pangs or even as a dessert just as it is or with your favourite frosting or your favourite sauce.
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INGREDIENTS TO MAKE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BANANA WALNUT CAKE
This section explains what all ingredients is used in making the double chocolate banana walnut cake, how to use or choose certain ingredients and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
FLOUR – Whole wheat flour is used here. You can use all purpose flour or 50-50 ratio of whole wheat and all purpose flour.
COCOA POWDER – Non sweetened cocoa power is used. We used Hershey’s cocoa powder in the recipe.
CHOCOLATE – Dark chocolate is used here. You can also used milk chocolate. You can also use chocolate chips instead of chocolate chunks. Using good quality cocoa powder and chocolate ensures that you get the best results.
BANANA – Over ripe bananas is used here. For best and full flavor I recommend using over ripe bananas, they are best for making cakes and in baking.
WALNUT – Unroasted walnut is used here. You can also use roasted one.
LEAVENING AGENTS – Both the leavening agents – baking powder and baking soda is used in the recipe to give a perfect rise to the cake.
MILK – Whole milk is used here. I always recommend using whole milk for enhanced taste.
VINEGAR – Regular while vinegar is used here. You can use lemon juice instead of vinegar.
SUGAR – Brown sugar is used here. You can also use jaggery or cane sugar if you’re looking for a other healthier sweetener or else you can swap it with white sugar.
OIL – Sunflower refined oil is used here. You can used any neutral flavor oil or can also used butter.
SALT – A dash of salt is used to balance the sweetness and enhance the taste.
ESSENCE – Vanilla extract is used here. You can also use vanilla essence or chocolate essence.
HOW TO MAKE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BANANA WALNUT CAKE
This section shows how to make double chocolate banana walnut cake with step-by-step photos and details about the technique with video tutorial. For full ingredients measurements, see the recipe card below.
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Double Chocolate Banana Walnut Cake Video Tutorial
HERE’S A STEP BY STEP PICTORIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BANANA WALNUT CAKE
Preheat oven to 180° C for 10 minutes with both rods on.
Grease cake tin and line with parchment paper.
Coat the chocolate chunks and walnuts with little flour. Keep aside.
In a mixing bowl add in the milk and vinegar. Mix well and keep aside for 5 minutes. (Your buttermilk is ready).
Add in the mashed banana, oil, brown sugar and vanilla extract. Mix well until well combined.
Seive in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Sift them together.
Gently fold the mixture and make a smooth lumps free batter.
Add in the flour coated chocolate chunks and walnuts. Gently give a quick mix. Do not overmix at this stage.
Pour the batter onto the prepared pan and tap the pan to release any air bubbles trap inside.
Sprinkle the chocolate chunks and chopped walnuts all over the cake.
Bake the cake at a preheated oven @180° C for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow to stand for 5 minutes.
Demould the cake from the pan and allow the cake to cool down completely.
Slice and enjoy!
NOTES / TIPS & TRICKS
● All ingredients should be at room temperature .
● Always bake at preheated oven.
● You can use all purpose flour or 50-50 ratio of all purpose flour and whole wheat flour.
● Make sure you use quality cocoa powder and chocolate.
● Use over ripe bananas for best result.
● Use larger chocolate chunks, as they don’t fully melt when baked and you can feel the crunch when you bite into it.
● You can also use coconut oil, vegetable oil or canola oil.
● You can also use 50-50 ratio of oil and butter.
● You can also add other nuts of your choice.
● You can also add a dash of cinnamon powder if you like.
● Do not allow the cake to cool down completely from the cake tin. Once out of oven allow to stand in the cake tin for 5 minutes and then demould and transfer to a rack or platter and allow to cool down completely.
RECIPE CARD
Double Chocolate Banana Walnut Cake
Equipment
- OTG
- Mixing bowl
- 240 ml measuring cup set
- weighing scale
- 7 inches rectangle cake tin
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1½ cup Whole wheat flour (192 grams)
- 30 Grams Cocoa powder (¼ cup)
- 1½ Teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 Teaspoon Baking soda
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- 150 ml Whole milk (⅔ cup)
- 2 Teaspoon Vinegar or lemon juice (10 ml)
- 150 Grams Mash ripe banana (2 large ripe banana)
- 150 Grams Brown sugar (¾ cup)
- 90 ml Oil (⅓ cup)
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract (5 ml)
- 50 Grams Dark chocolate chunks
- 50 Grams Walnut Chopped
For Topping
- 20 Grams Dark chocolate chunks
- 20 Grams Walnut chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180° C for 10 minutes with both rods on. Grease cake tin and line with parchment paper.
- Coat the chocolate chunks and walnuts with little flour. Keep aside.50 Grams Dark chocolate chunks, 50 Grams Walnut
- In a mixing bowl add in the milk and vinegar. Mix well and keep aside for 5 minutes. (Your buttermilk is ready).150 ml Whole milk, 2 Teaspoon Vinegar or lemon juice
- Add in the mashed banana, oil, brown sugar and vanilla extract. Mix well until well combined.150 Grams Mash ripe banana, 150 Grams Brown sugar, 90 ml Oil, 1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Seive in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Sift them together.1½ cup Whole wheat flour, 30 Grams Cocoa powder, 1½ Teaspoon Baking powder, 1 Teaspoon Baking soda, ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- Gently fold the mixture and make a smooth lumps free batter.
- Add in the flour coated chocolate chunks and walnuts. Gently give a quick mix. Do not overmix at this stage.
- Pour the batter onto the prepared pan and tap the pan to release any air bubbles trap inside.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chunks and chopped walnuts all over the cake.20 Grams Dark chocolate chunks, 20 Grams Walnut
- Bake the cake at a preheated oven @180° C for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow to stand for 5 minutes.
- Demould the cake from the pan and allow the cake to cool down completely.Slice and enjoy!
Video
Notes
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All ingredients should be at room temperature .
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Always bake at preheated oven.
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You can use all purpose flour or 50-50 ratio of all purpose flour and whole wheat flour.
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Make sure you use quality cocoa powder and chocolate.
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Use over ripe bananas for best result.
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Use larger chocolate chunks, as they don’t fully melt when baked and you can feel the crunch when you bite into it.
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You can also use coconut oil, vegetable oil or canola oil.
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You can also use 50-50 ratio of oil and butter.
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You can also add other nuts of your choice.
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You can also add a dash of cinnamon powder if you like.
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Do not allow the cake to cool down completely from the cake tin. Once out of oven allow to stand in the cake tin for 5 minutes and then demould and transfer to a rack or platter and allow to cool down completely.
OTHER BANANA RECIPES THAT YOU MAY LIKE
Banana Walnut Cake
Banana Nut Bread
Banana Raisin Loaf Cake
Banana Oats Loaf Cake
Banana Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Banana Muffins
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Mocha Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Multigrain Banana Cake Banana Choco Chip Mug Cake Muesli Banana Cake Chocolate Banana Caramel Cake
All of these recipes are super easy to prepare, ready in no time, and will never disappoint you.
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