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"Banana Bliss Cake: A Nutty Chocolate Twist

 Friends and foodies, gather around for the tale of a cake so moist, so rich, and so utterly banana-ful, it's sure to become a legend in your kitchen. Welcome to the saga of my Banana Bliss Cake—a creation that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the indulgent crunch of pecans and the velvety surprise of chocolate chips. Let's bake a memory!


Banana Bliss Cake: A Nutty Chocolate Twist


Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup white sugar (100g)
  • ¼ cup demerara brown sugar (50g)
  • ½ cup oil (120ml)
  • 1½ cups spelt flour (or all-purpose) (210g)
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans (100g) – save some for garnish
  • ½ cup chocolate chips (100g)
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit). Grease and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Using an electric mixer (or a strong arm and a whisk), beat the eggs and sugar into a light and fluffy mixture.
  3. Gradually add the oil while continuing to beat.
  4. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt over the bowl.
  5. Gently mix until just combined—don't overmix to keep the cake tender.
  6. Stir in pecans (reserve some for the top), chocolate chips, and mashed bananas.
  7. Pour the batter into the pan, sprinkle with extra pecans.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool completely before slicing to serve.
  10. Store at room temperature for up to 24 hours; refrigerate afterward (in the summer, refrigerate after 12 hours).

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