Banana chocolate chip cake squares are soft, moist and delicious banana flavoured cake with gooey chocolate chips in every bite. If you love my classic banana cake, you will definitely enjoy these easy banana squares too. They are simple to make and are perfect for breakfast, snack time or as a quick dessert.
Banana Chocolate Chip Cake Squares
This is one recipe which I was looking forward to make for quite a long time. I loved the simplicity of this recipe. It is so easy to make and the taste is so much rewarding.
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I especially love recipes like this for everyday baking because they are quick, fuss free and use ingredients that are already available in the kitchen. They are easy to put together and make a lovely homemade treat for both kids and adults.
About Banana Chocolate Chip Cake Squares
These banana chocolate chip squares are made with simple ingredients like flour, mashed banana, sugar, brown sugar, butter and chocolate chips. The best part about this recipe is that it is completely eggless and still it turns out soft, moist and delicious.
My usual go-to recipes for ripe bananas are banana bread, banana smoothie or blueberry banana smoothie. But this time I wanted to try something a little different, so
I turned my favorite banana bread into these easy banana chocolate chip squares. They are simple to make and a great way to use those ripe bananas in the kitchen.
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These banana squares are soft, moist like banana bread with gooey chocolate chips in every bite. They taste absolutely delicious and make a lovely breakfast, evening snack or a simple dessert.
This recipe is also quite flexible and you can easily change it as per your taste. Add some peanut butter, cinnamon powder, vanilla for extra richness or mix in chopped walnuts, or any nuts you like.
You can enjoy these squares with a cup of tea, coffee, pack them in a snack box, or simply enjoy them as a sweet treat whenever you crave something sweet.
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Ingredients
- All purpose flour : I used all purpose flour to make these banana squares soft. You can use whole wheat flour as well.
- Baking powder : Baking powder helps the banana cake rise as they bake.
- Salt : A little salt helps balance the sweetness of the bananas and sugar.
- Butter : Butter adds richness and helps keep the banana squares soft and moist.
- Mashed banana : Use ripe or overripe bananas for the best flavour. Mash them well before adding them to the batter.
- Sugar : You can adjust the amount depending on how sweet your bananas are.
- Brown sugar : Brown sugar adds extra moisture and gives the cake a lovely caramel flavour and deep color.
- Semi sweet chocolate chips : You can also use dark chocolate chips, chocolate chunks or even white chocolate chips if preferred.
Step by Step Pictures
1)Preheat oven to 180 degree C (360 degree F). Line a 20 square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2)Take ripe banana in a bowl and mash it really well.
3)take softened butter in a bowl.
4)Add in brown sugar and regular white sugar.
5)Add in vanilla extract. mix well until creamy and fluffy.
6)Add in banana puree to the butter and mix well.
7)Mix it really well.
8)Add in plain flour. Instead of plain flour, you can use whole wheat flour.
9)Add in baking powder and salt.
10)Fold it gently until it is combined. Add in semi sweet chocolate chips into this and mix well.
11)The batter will be thick.
12)Spoon this into the baking pan and spread evenly.
13)Now bake this for 20 to 30 mins.
14)Remove it and cool down completely. Remove it and slice into squares. Serve.
Expert Tips
- Once you add the flour, mix just until everything comes together. Over-mixing can make the cake dense instead of soft.
- Don’t add too much banana, as it can make the cake overly soft or wet. Just add a measured amount of mashed bananas.
- Allow the banana cake to cool before cutting. This helps them set properly and gives you neat squares.
Storage and Serving
Store the banana squares in an airtight container. It keeps good at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate them for a week.
These banana chocolate chip squares are delicious on their own with a cup of tea or coffee. You can also warm them slightly and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert.
FAQ
Q. Can I use frozen bananas ?
Yes, frozen bananas work well. If using them, thaw the bananas completely and drain any excess liquid before mashing and add them to the batter.
Q. Can I use dark chocolate chips ?
Absolutely ! Dark chocolate chips are a great choice if you prefer a slightly less chocolate flavour.
Q. Can I make these squares with whole wheat ?
Definitely ! You can experiment with the recipe using whole wheat flour, but the texture may be slightly different.
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