That little devil in me came out to play and I was literally fighting with my boys.
For these banana squares. Teehee.
Well...fighting over a cake.
Who won? My kiddos! no doubt.
The prize? The cake!
I don't eat banana but give me any banana CAKE, i take. Strange?!
now, and if you offer me these, i will savour slice after slice. Infact, the whole cake.
YOU just gotta take my word for it and try this!
I have a weakness with anything chocolatey. Banana and chocolate seem heavenly match and I just couldn't give it a miss. Sweetness from the bananas, distincitve full bodied cocoa. Moist and full of flavor. nom...nom...nom...
Beware tho, its highly addictive!!!
Now, this is what i call homebake goodness!
While the boys off to school, i bake another. I'm gonna have the cake ALL for myself! No war, no fight!
I can finally say, it's ALL mine. Happiness in me. Peace.
Chocolate-Bottom Banana Squares
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Butter -113g (softened)
1 cup sugar ( i used 3/4 cup)
1 egg (lightly beaten)
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cocoa powder ( i used Valrhona. Do use quality cocoa. It makes the whole world difference)
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup sugar ( i used 3/4 cup)
1 egg (lightly beaten)
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cocoa powder ( i used Valrhona. Do use quality cocoa. It makes the whole world difference)
1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. In mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar till light and fluffy.
2. Drizzle in the eggs, vanilla and mashed bananas, beating thoroughly.
3. Sieve in the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt to the creamed mixture in above step and mix it well.
4. Divide the batter into half. Add the cocoa powder to one portion of the batter. Spread that portion in the bottom of a greased 9inch square baking tin.
5. Spread the remaining plain batter on top the cocoa batter, swirl gently with a knife and sprinkle top with chocolate chips.
4. Bake at 180 degrees C for about 30 minutes or test batter done with a toothpick or fork. Cool and cut into squares to serve.
Recipe adapted from: Tammy's Recipes
Enjoy with a cuppa. Heavenly~
I'm submitting this post to the Aspiring Bakers #5 : Fruity March (March 2011) hosted by Jess from Bakericious
2. Drizzle in the eggs, vanilla and mashed bananas, beating thoroughly.
3. Sieve in the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt to the creamed mixture in above step and mix it well.
4. Divide the batter into half. Add the cocoa powder to one portion of the batter. Spread that portion in the bottom of a greased 9inch square baking tin.
5. Spread the remaining plain batter on top the cocoa batter, swirl gently with a knife and sprinkle top with chocolate chips.
4. Bake at 180 degrees C for about 30 minutes or test batter done with a toothpick or fork. Cool and cut into squares to serve.
Recipe adapted from: Tammy's Recipes
Enjoy with a cuppa. Heavenly~
I'm submitting this post to the Aspiring Bakers #5 : Fruity March (March 2011) hosted by Jess from Bakericious
this i agree with you, choc and banana makes the ultimate combination! very delicious cake you have there!
ReplyDeleteLook at your picture, I feel like want to make this delicious cake straight away, too bad, no banana at home now, will try later with no choice.
ReplyDeleteHahaha... as a loving mom, I'm sure ur kids will win.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have a slice of this for tea.. but I have no bananas now.
i love ur cake,and i love ur lovely picture so much:P
ReplyDeleteLooks really good, no wonder there's a war b/ w you and e kids, heehee! Okay, I make sure I time this properly when I bake these, since I don't want any "conflict", lol!
ReplyDeletei will i will try,it looks so great yummyummyumm
ReplyDeletej3ss: yes Jess, i couldn't agree more that both combination makes wonder to the cake.
ReplyDeleteSonia: do give a try. Hope you will like it as much as i do :)
Wendy: i let them win the battle while i win the war (secretly enjoy one by myself) lol!
鲸鱼蓝蓝蓝 : thank you for your compliment :) Do come by again.
BeeBee: i had a good laugh with your comment!So funny! It was a good "fight" tho ;)
AngieYHL: yes Angie, it's very yummy if you like chocolatey banana cake. I love the chocolate chips too.
mmm... looks really tempting! Just gave my pumpkin butter cake a second round. Now came out another good recipe. Looks like i am going to grow side way. Anyway, still a must try recipe. Will bake this as soon as possible.
ReplyDeleteim sure i wont stop at one! it look so delicious and they are really a match (: (: YUMMY! (:
ReplyDeleteHello, nice cake indeed , where do u think i can buy Valrhona choco? everybody is talking about it . i want to get one too
ReplyDeleteSo tempting....
ReplyDeleteGreat combination! Thanks for sharing this recipe. This will be in my baking list.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so yummy!! I love the colours too!
ReplyDeleteThis definitely looks addictive ! Makes me hungry now...
ReplyDeleteI am sure this is an addictive cakes because you're using banana and Valrhona choco. I want to make this too!
ReplyDeleteYour squares look delicious, love it with chocolate and banana... I am sure that one square will not be enough :-)
ReplyDeletecan never go wrong with the combination. yum yum
ReplyDeletelooks like a more sinful version of banana chocolate muffins (which I love). am bookmarking this! :D
ReplyDeleteErica: I bought mine at SunLik, seah street
ReplyDeletelooks really tempting,drooling now. Thanks for the AB submissiom.
ReplyDeleteThank you for always posting lovely recipes. But I need help (new baker) with recipe in grams instead of cups as I understand there are diff cup sizes (depending on origin of recipe). Really appreciate if you could provide the grammage in brackets (like your butter). Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI baked this last evening. Oh it's really very addictive & yummy! Thanks for such a wonderful recipe!
ReplyDeletehi!
ReplyDeletei just baked this today! And cut it just now for my family to try! it is absolutely divine! Thanks so much for the recipe! My whole family really adored it! With them coming bck for seconds!(:
May i know how to keep this cake tho? Since its banana, can i leave it outside covered overnight, or do i have to keep it inside the fridge?
Thanks!
i made this......just awesome. thanks for the lovely recipe. And also i'm enjoying your beautiful blog
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