🍫🍌 Chocolate Banana Cake Crepe – Stovetop Decadence!
(A moist, fudgy, no-oven-needed cake with melty chocolate chips & sweet banana flavor!)
✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ No oven? No problem! Bakes perfectly on the stovetop.
✔ Ultra-moist from ripe bananas & oil.
✔ Rich chocolatey depth with cocoa & melty chocolate chips.
✔ Ready in under 1 hour—great for impromptu cravings!
📝 Ingredients & Why They Matter
- 2 ripe bananas (the spottier, the sweeter!) – Natural sweetness & moisture.
- 2 eggs – Bind the batter for structure.
- ½ cup sugar – Balances the banana’s tang.
- ¼ cup oil (neutral like canola) – Keeps cake tender vs. butter.
- 1 tsp vanilla – Enhances warmth.
- 1 cup flour – Spoon & level for accuracy!
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder – Use unsweetened for rich depth.
- 1 tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp baking soda – Lift & fluffiness.
- ½ cup milk – Adjusts batter consistency.
- 3 tbsp chocolate chips (+ extra for topping) – Pockets of melty joy!
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Batter
- Mash bananas until smooth (no lumps!).
- Whisk in eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla until combined.
- Sift dry ingredients (flour, cocoa, baking powder/soda) to avoid lumps.
- Alternate adding dry mix + milk to banana mixture, stirring gently.
- Fold in chocolate chips (save some for topping).
2️⃣ Stovetop “Baking” (No Oven!)
- Grease a 7-inch round pan (or deep skillet) and line with parchment.
- Pour in batter, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
- Preheat a lidded pan with a wire stand (or metal ring) for 5 mins.
- Place cake pan inside, cover, and cook on low-medium heat for 35-40 mins.
- No peeking! Steam helps it rise.
- Test doneness: Toothpick should come out clean.
3️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
- Cool 10 mins before slicing.
- Optional upgrades: Drizzle with caramel, dust with powdered sugar, or add whipped cream!
🔥 Pro Tips for Success
✅ Low-medium heat is key—prevents burnt bottoms.
✅ Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
✅ Cover tightly to trap steam (makes it extra moist).
✅ For oven baking: 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 mins.
💡 Variations & Swaps
- Nutty crunch: Add ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Healthier twist: Swap sugar for maple syrup or coconut sugar.
- Double chocolate: Add 1 tbsp instant coffee to enhance cocoa flavor.
🎂 Perfect For:
- Afternoon tea ☕
- Lunchbox treats 🍱
- Midnight snacks 🌙
Tag your creations! 📸 #BananaChocolateMagic
