Banana and chocolate cake

Name: Banana and chocolate cake - Ivona A.
Ingredients: 125 g butter or margarine; 150 g sugar; 1 packet of vanilla sugar; 2 eggs; 2 small ripe bananas; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 250 g flour; 70 g milk chocolate; 1 tablespoon butter for greasing the pan/dish; 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting.

Dessert - Banana and chocolate cake by Ivona A. - Recipia

Banana and chocolate cake is perfect when you have a few ripe bananas and want a simple dessert without complicated preparation. The batter is quickly made, and the cake can be baked in either a multicooker or an oven. It has a soft texture, with chocolate pieces inside and on top. It can be served for breakfast, alongside tea or coffee, after it has cooled slightly and been dusted with sugar. Quick info Preparation time: not specified in the original recipe; batter is prepared by mixing and incorporating Cooking time: Multicooker: 50 minutes, then 5-8 minutes resting in the pot Oven: 30 minutes at 175 degrees Celsius Total time: preparation time of the batter plus baking time; for the multicooker, add the 5-8 minutes of resting Servings: number not specified; the cake is cut into slices after cooling Difficulty: easy Recipe type: homemade banana and chocolate cake, suitable for breakfast or snack Ingredients 125 g butter or margarine 150 g sugar 1 packet vanilla sugar 2 eggs 2 small ripe bananas 1 teaspoon baking powder 250 g flour 70 g milk chocolate 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing the pot or tray 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for decoration The bananas should be well-ripened, as they mash easier and incorporate better into the batter. The chocolate is cut into small pieces. Some is added to the mixture, while the rest is kept for sprinkling on top. Preparation method 1. Place the butter or margarine in a bowl, add the sugar and vanilla sugar, then mix until the mixture becomes homogeneous. 2. Add the eggs one at a time. After each egg, continue mixing until it is well incorporated before adding the next one. 3. Peel the bananas, mash them, and add them to the butter, sugar, and egg mixture. Homogenize the composition. 4. Mix the flour with the baking powder, then gradually add them to the bowl. Incorporate until there are no unmixed flour portions left. 5. Cut the milk chocolate into small pieces. Add most of it to the batter and mix to distribute it as evenly as possible. Keep a little chocolate for the surface. 6. For multicooker preparation, grease the pot with the tablespoon of butter or margarine. Pour the batter into the pot and level it with a spatula. 7. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate pieces on top. 8. Select the Bake function, set the temperature to 150 degrees Celsius, and the time to 50 minutes. Start the device and close the lid. 9. When the program is finished, lift the lid and let the cake rest in the pot for another 5-8 minutes. 10. Remove the cake onto a plate and dust it with powdered sugar. Let it cool slightly, then you can slice and serve it. Oven preparation If you prefer the oven, prepare the batter in the same way. Grease the tray with butter or margarine, pour in the mixture, and level the surface. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate pieces on top, then bake the cake at 175 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes. After baking, remove the cake and dust it with powdered sugar. It is easier to slice after it has cooled slightly, as the slices hold better then. Why I make the recipe often It is a practical cake when you have ripe bananas left and do not want to prepare a complicated dessert. The ingredients are common, the batter is made in one bowl, and the recipe can be adapted to the device you have on hand. The multicooker version is useful when you do not want to turn on the oven, and traditional baking is quicker. The taste is suitable for breakfast, not just for dessert. The cake slices easily after cooling and can be served plain, with powdered sugar on top. Tips Use small but well-ripened bananas. Underripe bananas mash harder and have a less pronounced flavor in the batter. Add the eggs one at a time and mix after each. This way, the composition remains homogeneous before incorporating the flour. Do not put all the chocolate in the batter. Keep some pieces for the surface, as specified in the recipe. In the multicooker, do not rush to remove the cake immediately after the program ends. The 5-8 minutes left in the pot are part of the recipe steps. For slicing, wait for it to cool slightly. If cut immediately, the texture may be more difficult to control. Substitutions Butter can be replaced with margarine, both in the composition and for greasing the pot or tray. The recipe does not indicate another alternative for sugar, flour, bananas, or chocolate, so these ingredients remain in the mentioned quantities. Variations The recipe can be made in a multicooker or in the oven without changing the composition. The difference is only in the baking method: in the multicooker, the Bake function is used at 150 degrees Celsius for 50 minutes, while in the oven, it is baked at 175 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes. If preparing the multicooker version, the chocolate can be distributed in the batter and on the surface. For the oven, the same chocolate distribution works without changes. Serving ideas The cake is served dusted with powdered sugar after it has cooled slightly. It is suitable alongside a cup of tea or coffee and can be sliced for breakfast or a snack. Frequently asked questions Can the cake be made only in a multicooker? No. The recipe can also be baked in the oven. In the multicooker, the Bake function is used at 150 degrees Celsius for 50 minutes. In the oven, the cake is baked at 175 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes. Can I use margarine instead of butter? Yes. The recipe calls for butter or margarine for both the batter and greasing the pot or tray. When is the chocolate added? The chocolate cut into small pieces is incorporated at the end, after the flour and baking powder. A portion is kept to be sprinkled on top before baking. Why is the cake left in the pot after the multicooker program? After the 50 minutes of baking, the lid is lifted, and the cake is left in the pot for another 5-8 minutes. This is the resting time indicated in the recipe for the multicooker. When is it best to slice? After it has been removed onto a plate and has cooled slightly. Then it slices more easily than immediately after baking. Nutritional values The values below are estimates and depend on the type of butter or margarine, the chocolate used, and the size of the slices. For orientation, if the cake is divided into 10 slices, one slice may have approximately: Calories: 280-320 kcal Protein: 4-5 g Carbohydrates: 38-43 g Fats: 12-15 g Fiber: approximately 1-2 g These values are indicative and do not represent an exact nutritional calculation. Butter, margarine, and chocolate can significantly change the final energy value. Storage and reheating The cake is stored covered at room temperature if consumed shortly. For longer storage, it can be kept in the fridge in a closed container to prevent the slices from drying out. Before serving, allow it to reach room temperature. The recipe does not include a separate reheating step, and the cake can be consumed cold or at room temperature.

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