Description
This easy and delicious no-bake banana chocolate cake combines the natural sweetness of mashed bananas with rich melted semisweet chocolate to create a smooth, fudgy dessert that requires no baking. Ready in just 20 minutes plus chilling time, it’s perfect for a quick indulgence without heating up the kitchen.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup (232 g) mashed bananas
- 2 cups (365 g) semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Grease the interior of a 6 or 7 inch springform baking pan. Line the bottom and inner sides with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the cake once set.
- Mash the Bananas: Use a fork, whisk, or potato masher to mash the bananas thoroughly, removing all lumps. Set the mashed bananas aside.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat at full power in 1-minute intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. This usually takes about 2 minutes total. Alternatively, melt the chocolate using a double boiler on the stove.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the mashed bananas into the melted chocolate. Whisk the mixture vigorously until the bananas are fully incorporated and no streaks remain, resulting in a uniform batter.
- Set the Cake: Transfer the chocolate-banana batter into the prepared springform pan, smoothing the surface. Refrigerate the cake until it is fully set; this will take at least 1 hour but can be left overnight for convenience. If decorating with frosting, wait until the cake is completely chilled before applying.
Notes
- The cake is best refrigerated to set, making it ideal for make-ahead desserts.
- You can substitute semisweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- If you prefer a sweeter cake, use ripe bananas with natural sweetness.
- This recipe does not require baking; heat comes from melting the chocolate only.
- For easier removal, ensure the parchment paper is well-secured in the pan before pouring batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American