Chocolate Banana Snack Cake
Those of you who have been following my blog for a while probably know that I make most things from scratch, but it’s nice to have a few go-to recipes that take a little help from a mix. That is definitely the case with this snack cake.
It is to-die-for delicious, but it only has three simple little ingredients! Chocolate cake mix……Bananas……Chocolate chips…..that’s it! And, it is really, really, really good!!
It is moist and chocolaty and sweet and of course, the bananas…YUM. I had thought about adding some frosting or a glaze, but it’s really perfect just as it is, but feel free to add some frosting if you feel inclined.
I have to tell you that neither Steve or Alex are huge sweet eaters and they both loved it. Alex took one bite of his first piece and he had already decided that he would be having a second piece!
I think that this is simply a great recipe to have in your back pocket for those times when you want something sweet to eat and you don’t have a lot of time to spend baking. So, save those ripe bananas and put them in your freezer so you can make this snack cake the next time you’re craving something sweet!
Chocolate Banana Snack Cake
- 1 chocolate cake mix
- 2 cups very ripe bananas, well mashed (about 4 medium size bananas)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a mixing bowl, stir together cake mix and bananas until well combined and cake mix is totally moist. Batter will be very thick.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Spread batter into a 9×13 baking dish that’s been coated with cooking spray.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Allow to cool slightly. Slice and serve.
ENJOY!
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These look so yummy!
This is cooling on my counter right now. Does it have a banana taste? It sure smells banana-ish. I had to add an egg to mine. It wouldn’t mix up completely. There was still dry mix in the bottom of the bowl. Maybe I didn’t have enough banana? I’m anxious to see how it tastes.
Hi Jennifer! The cake does have a banana flavor to it, but it’s subtle, definitely not over powering. It did take me a while to get the banana completely mixed into the cake mix, but eventually it did all become incorporated. I’m sure it will be just fine with the egg in it, too. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
Looking forward to trying this!
Wow! I just love boxed cake mixes and especially those that don’t add excess fat. Great recipe! Pinning…
Thanks Madge! I love how easy this is to make and the cake turns out so amazing! 🙂
Allow to cool slightly,hahaha. These will be a big hit with my family,thanks for the recipe.
Your welcome! Enjoy! 🙂
I have some ripe bananas that I’ve been finding uses for the past couple weeks – this one is definitely on my “must-try” list! I love banana cakes, but haven’t ever tried a chocolate banana variation. Yumm!
I hope you like it Rebekah, it’s a huge hit in my house! 🙂
This is FANTASTIC – I whipped this up last night because I had some overly ripe bananas needing to go in the freezer or into a recipe and it is the perfect snack cake recipe. Super moist, great “finger food”, and doesn’t need anything else. I love how moist this came out without any butter or oil. Yummy and thanks so much for sharing!!
I’m glad to hear how much you liked this, Rebekah! It is amazing how something so simple to make turns out to be so delicious!! 🙂
Just made this…awesome cake ! I use sugar-free cake mix & sugar -free chocolate chips. Really good 🙂
Can you freeze these? I want to make these for a get together at the end of the week but bananas are ready now.
Yes, I’m sure this would freeze just fine.
I just made this recipe last night and I think I accidently found the key to making this moist without changing a thing. I used my blendtec blender for 4 bananas and this brownie turned out thin, moist and just plain good. I also use the Pillsbury sugar free chocolate cake mix now to help cut some of the sugar calories.
This is delicious and a great way to use up those ripe bananas.
I would eat this whole pan! They look so fudgey!