Chocolate Banana Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a loaf pan or an 8-inch round cake pan.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until well combined. Add the mashed bananas and vegetable oil, and mix until smooth.

4. 4

   Sift in the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

6. 6

   Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.