✨ Introduction
Are you bored with eating the same old banana bread? Craving something more indulgent — something moist, chocolatey, fruity, and comforting? This Apple‑Banana Chocolate Cake is just what you need. It brings together the sweetness of overripe bananas, the subtle tartness of fresh apple, and the deep richness of cocoa for a cake that’s moist, aromatic, and wonderfully comforting. It’s a one‑bowl cake recipe: no fuss, no complicated steps, just simple mixing and baking. Great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert when you want something homey and satisfying.
Ingredients (makes ~ 8–10 slices / 1 loaf or round pan)
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2 large ripe bananas (the riper, the sweeter) PLATE TO PALATE+1
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1 medium apple — peeled (or not, if you like skin) and chopped or grated (about 1 cup chopped) PLATE TO PALATE+1
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2 cups (≈ 250 g) all‑purpose flour PLATE TO PALATE
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¾ cup (≈ 150 g) cane sugar (or granulated sugar) PLATE TO PALATE
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8 tablespoons neutral oil (or melted butter/vegetable oil) PLATE TO PALATE
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3 tablespoons cocoa powder (unsweetened) PLATE TO PALATE+1
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1 teaspoon baking soda (or a mix of baking soda + powder depending on preference) PLATE TO PALATE+1
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Pinch of salt PLATE TO PALATE
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¼ cup (≈ 60 ml) milk (full‑fat or regular) — optional but helps with texture PLATE TO PALATE
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, but adds nice aroma) PLATE TO PALATE
Optional add‑ins:
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Chocolate chips or chunks — for extra richness
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Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) — for a bit of crunch
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