What cocoa powder is best for this recipe?

Use regular unsweetened cocoa powder, not dutch process.

Can I use butter instead of cocoa oil?

Oil is what makes this cake extra moist and rich, so sub in a different oil instead of butter. This recipe will work with any mild-flavored oil like vegetable or even olive oil.

What if I don't have extra bananas for topping?

That's ok! You can leave the top of the cake bare or swirl in even more Chocolate SunButter .

Can this cake be baked in a regular pan?

This batter will also work in a 9x9 baking pan or a 9" springform pan, it will just need a little bit more time in the oven.

How do you serve a chocolate banana skillet cake?

Serve it warm and it can either be sliced into like a regular cake or scooped into like a cobbler. Either way, I highly recommend eating a warm slice with vanilla ice cream!

Molten Banana Fudge Skillet Cake

Author: Jenna Barnard
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 8 slices
Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This chocolate banana skillet cake is baked with a layer of creamy chocolate SunButter in the center! It’s so moist with a rich filling and tender roasted bananas on top. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream!

Ingredients

Chocolate Banana Skillet Cake

1 1/2 cups (198g) gluten free baking flour (or regular all purpose flour)
3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup (60g) regular or plant-based milk
1/2 tbsp white or apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
1/4 cup (60g) coconut oil, melted
1 1/2 cups (385g) finely mashed ripe banana (about 3–4 bananas)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup (55g) hot coffee or hot water
1 cup (250g) Chocolate SunButter
2 ripe bananas, for topping

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Instructions

Chocolate Banana Skillet Cake

Preheat the oven to 350F and lightly grease an 11″ cast iron skillet.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a measuring glass, mix together the milk and vinegar. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, mashed banana, and vanilla.
Mix in the milk and vinegar mixture.
Then dump in the dry ingredients and mix until everything is halfway combined.
Pour in the hot coffee and mix to fully combine the batter.
Spread half of the batter in the bottom of the skillet.
Drizzle the Chocolate SunButter in an even layer. Then cover with the other half of the batter and spread even.
Slice the two extra bananas down the center hotdog style. Lay the bananas on top of the batter, cut side up.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Allow the cake to cool for about 30 minutes at room temp. Then slice into the warm cake and serve with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

Equipment

Staub Cast Iron Skillet

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: chocolate banana skillet cake, banana skillet cake, chocolate skillet cake, chocolate banana cake, gluten free skillet cake, vegan skillet cake

Find it online: https://butternutbakeryblog.com/molten-banana-fudge-skillet-cake/

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