CHOCOLATE BANANA CAKE | Turn your overripe bananas into something more delicious! | Jennel Letizia

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds healthy fats and a subtle flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with added moisture.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chunks

💰Cheaper: chocolate bar

Dark chocolate offers antioxidants and a richer flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon powder, and salt.

In another bowl, whisk together the sunflower oil and granulated sugar until well combined.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the mashed bananas.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the chocolate chunks if using.

Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool before serving.

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