Cake .. Let’s make cake today. Are you ready to go back eating sinfully delicious treats or are you still at the healthy eating mode? Don’t make me break it, but just in case you change your mind, have a look at this recipe and myabe, have a taste for yourself.

I had been holding off posting anything too sinfully delicious, after all January is for back to healthy eating, right? Remember all those delicious feast we had during the holidays? Oh well, now that it is February, it is a good timing to gradually and happily enjoy treats again. Why February? Well, February is the Valentines Day month, and whether you are celebrating or not, you have the right enjoy treats becuase we all deserve it 🙂 is that a good enough excuse?

Today I am sharing with you a chocolate cake recipe, a special one. A Banana Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake that is great for any day of the year. Forget about Valentines Day, make this cake anytime you feel like to. This is a small batch recipe, a 6-inch cake but still good enough for sharing. This cake is quiet indulgent with the banana and cream cheese swirl on top so please share, try not to eat all this by yourself 🙂

Why You Should Make This Recipe

There are so many reasons to give this Banana Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake a try. For starters, it’s a unique blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The combination of chocolate, banana, and cream cheese is simply irresistible. Plus, the small batch size makes it perfect for an intimate dessert without overwhelming leftovers.

A Moist and Tangy Treat

Banana Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake is the perfect combination of flavors and textures. Picture this: a simple chocolate cake made extra moist with mashed bananas, topped with a creamy layer of cream cheese that’s swirled for a tangy kick. This small batch recipe is ideal for a 6-inch cake pan but can also work in a 7-inch pan if you prefer a slightly larger and thinner cake. It’s a single-layer cake that’s rich, moist, and topped with luscious cream cheese swirls.

Quick & Easy Dessert

This recipe is great for those times when you need a quick and easy dessert. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a delicious cake ready to go in less than an hour. It’s perfect for satisfying those sudden dessert cravings. On the other-hand, if you are short of time and want to make this ahead of time, this also fits the requirement of make ahead cake.

Minimal Effort, Elegant Result

Despite its simplicity, this cake looks and tastes incredibly elegant. The cream cheese swirls on top give it a sophisticated appearance, while the combination of flavors ensures it tastes as good as it looks. It’s a fantastic way to impress guests without putting in a lot of effort.

Timing is Everything

When it comes to baking this delightful cake, timing is everything, like most cakes are. The last thing you want is an overbaked, dry cake. Keep a close eye on your oven during the final 8 minutes of baking. A toothpick test is your best friend here—insert it in the center, and if it comes out clean, your cake is ready! When it comes to this cake, slightly underbake is better as the remaining heat will still continue finishing off the cake.

Cake Ingredients:

• 1 large ripe Banana
• 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
• 1 Egg
• 2 tablespoons Flavorless Oil
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
• 1/2 tablespoons pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/2 teaspoon table Salt
• 100g chopped Chocolate or Chocolate Chips

Cream Cheese Swirl Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons Cream Cheese – softened
• 1 Egg Yolk
• 3 tablespoons granulated Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pure Vanilla Extract

Instructions:

1. Make the Cream Cheese Swirl: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar and egg yolk. Set aside while you make the cake.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mash the ripe banana. Add the greek yogurt, pure vanilla extract, oil, egg and brown sugar.
3. Sift the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder onto the wet ingredients mixture. Mix until just combined.
4. Set aside 3 tablespoon of the batter.
5. Pour the remaining batter in greased and parchment line 6-inch pan. Add chocolate chips or chopped chocolate on top.
6. Cover the top with the cream cheese mixture.
7. Doll up on top of the cake the set aside chocolate batter. Using a pointed object, create a swirl pattern.
8. Bake at 350F for 45 minutes

Serves 6

Storing Leftovers

If you happen to have any leftovers, storing this cake is a breeze. Simply wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator. This will help maintain its freshness and moisture for a few days.

Re-Heating Tips

To bring back the cake’s softness and moisture, reheating is key. Simply pop a slice in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds. This quick reheating will make it taste just as fresh and delicious as when it first came out of the oven.

Nutritional Information

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