Chocolate Banana Applesauce Cake
This one-bowl Chocolate Banana Applesauce Cake is made without oil or butter and is perfect for snacking. It is beautifully moist and fudgy with bold chocolate flavors mingling with banana and gooey pockets of melted chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 9 1x
- Method: Snack/Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 cup white flour
- 1/4 cup wheat flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 x 8 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together white flour, wheat flour, baking soda, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat mashed bananas, brown sugar, applesauce, and water until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and beat until just combined.
- Fold in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool about 30 minutes before cutting.
Notes
This cake is moist and delicious without oil or butter, making it a healthier snack option. For consistent results, weigh mashed bananas (about 105 grams) instead of relying on ‘two medium’ bananas. The cake stays moist for several days and does not require frosting due to the chocolate chips on top.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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