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    Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Nutella Frosting

    Published: May 1, 2020 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Nutella Frosting. Moist banana cake studded with mini chocolate chips and topped with rich Nutella chocolate frosting. #banana #bananacake #bananachocolate #nutella

    Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Nutella Frosting

    Moist banana cake studded with mini chocolate chips and topped with rich Nutella chocolate frosting 

    Banana and chocolate go together like peanut butter and jelly. This is such a delectable flavor combination! It all begins with a moist banana chocolate chip cake that literally melts in your mouth. Then you top it with a homemade chocolate Nutella frosting and you will be in cake heaven. 

    Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Nutella Frosting. Moist banana cake studded with mini chocolate chips and topped with rich Nutella chocolate frosting. #banana #bananacake #bananachocolate #nutella

    My brother shared his favorite banana cake recipe with me and I was hook, line, and sinker for it. I decided to transform the recipe into a layered cake and add chocolate chips and chocolate frosting because WHY NOT? I haven't been able to stop eating it since. We have a problem. 

    I am very picky with my cake recipes so before they get published here on Modern Honey, I do some rigorous testing. I want to ensure that they are the best before I share them so you will have success in the kitchen! That is always my goal. 

    Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Nutella Frosting. Moist banana cake studded with mini chocolate chips and topped with rich Nutella chocolate frosting. #banana #bananacake #bananachocolate #nutella

    We have been baking as a family every single day. Today I whipped up a batch of my Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies sans walnuts. They are beyond heavenly. I am pretty sure my kids are used to a homemade baked good being on the counter by the afternoon. 🙂 We do start off the day with a green smoothie and go for a healthy lunch to bring some balance! Now they've been asking for this banana cake with chocolate frosting over and over again too!

    This cake is extra moist because we not only use ripe bananas but buttermilk as well to give it such a tender texture. I suggest using bananas that are very ripe and have brown spots on them. The bananas are definitely sweeter this way and are just right for banana bread or banana cake. 

    The chocolate Nutella frosting is super simple. It is made with sweet cream butter, Nutella, powdered sugar, and a touch of cream.  If you want some extra Nutella flavor, I suggest drizzling a little Nutella all over the frosted cake.

    Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Nutella Frosting. Moist banana cake studded with mini chocolate chips and topped with rich Nutella chocolate frosting. #banana #bananacake #bananachocolate #nutella

    How to make Banana Chocolate Chip Cake:

    • Use Ripe Bananas.  You want to use over-ripe bananas with black spots. You want to see those black spots on the yellow peel, because that is all flavor. It brings so much natural sweetness to the cake. If your bananas aren’t quite ripe enough, place in a brown paper bag and place in a dark place.
    • Sprinkle fresh lemon juice over mashed bananas. It helps bring some acidity to the cake and keep the bananas from turning brown.
    • Use Buttermilk. It is a true miracle worker in baked goods. It helps to create such a tender texture.  The beauty of it is that it has the same amount of fat as 1% milk yet is so thick and creamy.
    • Use Mini Chocolate Chips, if possible. This way you get chocolate chips in every bite. I use the Nestle mini semi-sweet chocolate chips. 

    I use three8-inch cake pans for this recipe. You can also use two 9-inch cake pans but the layers will just be a tad thicker. 

    Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Nutella Frosting. Moist banana cake studded with mini chocolate chips and topped with rich Nutella chocolate frosting. #banana #bananacake #bananachocolate #nutella

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    Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Nutella Frosting. Moist banana cake studded with mini chocolate chips and topped with rich Nutella chocolate frosting. #banana #bananacake #bananachocolate #nutella

    Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Nutella Frosting

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    Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Nutella Frosting. Moist banana cake studded with mini chocolate chips and topped with rich Nutella chocolate frosting.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 24 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16

    Equipment

    • 8 inch round cake pan
    • 9 inch round cake pans
    • kitchenaid mixer
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • spatula set

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup Butter (softened)
    • 1 ¾ cups Sugar
    • ½ cup Brown Sugar
    • 3 large Eggs
    • 2 teaspoons Vanilla
    • 3 Ripe Bananas (mashed)
    • 2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice
    • 1 ½ cups Buttermilk
    • 3 cups Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ¾ teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 12 ounces Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

    Chocolate Nutella Frosting:

    • 1 cup Butter (softened)
    • 1 cup Nutella
    • 2 ½ to 3 cups Powdered Sugar
    • 1 to 2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream or Milk

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar, and brown sugar for 5 minutes or until light and fluffy.
    • Add eggs one at a time, mixing in between. Stir in vanilla. In small bowl, mash bananas with lemon juice. Add bananas to bowl and mix well. Stir in buttermilk.
    • Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Fold in mini-chocolate chips. Pour into greased baking pans. Use your favorite non-stick cooking spray or butter and then a light dusting of flour. I suggest using three 8-inch cake pans or two 9-inch cake pans.
    • Bake for 22-26 minutes or until the center of the cake is completely baked.
    • Let cool and then remove from pans.
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and nutella. Add powdered sugar and whip until light and fluffy. Add cream as needed.
    • Frost cooled layers with Nutella frosting. If you want more Nutella flavoring, drizzle some all over the top of the cake or sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
    Keyword banana cake with chocolate frosting, banana chocolate chip cake, nutella frosting
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    Comments

    1. Taylor

      February 13, 2023 at 3:55 pm

      BEST CAKE EVER!!!!

      Reply
    2. Kate

      March 17, 2022 at 11:57 am

      5 stars
      OMG the nutella frosting is INSANE. I am obsessed with this cake!!

      Reply
    3. Jean

      December 17, 2020 at 6:59 am

      I live in northern NM with high altitude. How can I make this cake for high altitude?

      Reply
    4. Clarissa+Myers

      July 29, 2020 at 10:19 am

      5 stars
      Mmmmm ???? so decadent and moist! Made this while at my parents house at high altitude and turned out perfect, phew!!! It is very rich so I would maybe try using only half the chocolate chips next time, mainly because I want more of that banana flavor from the cake. Will definitely make this again! That Nutella frosting was amazing!!!

      Reply
    5. Chandra Persaud

      June 04, 2020 at 7:25 pm

      Can I have the ingredients in weight please? Grams/ounces? Thank you!

      Reply
    6. Gail

      June 02, 2020 at 7:28 pm

      Hi, can I make this into a muffin instead? Same recipe?

      Reply

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