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Banana and Chocolate Brownie Cake

So I was in the mood for a cake/brownies today he he well, ever since coming back from France and my Grandma's house in England I was determined to be a better baker. I found a recipe for brownies, tweaked it a little and added ripe banana and voila this baby was born. It was so good hubby had two slices straight after each other and he's a health nut, so he liked it!

I am in the Food Bloggers group started by the lovely Amanda of Amanda's Cookin and recently they were talking about using props so I found this tea towel and couldn't resist!


Banana and Chocolate Brownie cake

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • one cup of sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • one teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1/3 cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 very ripe banana's mashed
  • one teaspoon baking powder
Method:

  1. let butter melt a little
  2. cream butter and sugar for a few minutes
  3. then add in the eggs, flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa and banana
  4. add to a cake tin and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes


Enjoy....

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  1. AnonymousDecember 19, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    that looks so delish and EASY!! yum!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 19, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    I love desserts with chocolate and banana. I could definitely eat a piece of cake right now!

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  3. Carrie @ Cottage CozyDecember 20, 2009 at 12:49 AM

    I have some ripe bananas to use up and am going to make this recipe pronto! Thanks!

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  4. Jhonny walkerDecember 20, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    this is one easy peasy good recipe

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  5. ann lowDecember 20, 2009 at 2:45 AM

    Looks so good with this easy recipe :D

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  6. JennDecember 20, 2009 at 2:53 AM

    Yummmmmmy!! This would be a perfect midnight snack right about now.

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  7. Angie's RecipesDecember 20, 2009 at 3:35 AM

    That's a gorgeous brownie cake! Chocolate and banana are perfect together!

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  8. Chef EDecember 20, 2009 at 4:33 AM

    Oh I likie! Now I want it early in the morning! Are you up to your ears in snow?

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  9. ♥peachkins♥December 20, 2009 at 4:54 AM

    chocolate is good anytime of the day!

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  10. Natasha in OzDecember 20, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    How did you know I was looking for a recipe for some very sad looking bananas that are sitting in my fruit bowl! What an angel you are! I am going to try this tomorrow.

    Best Christmas wishes, Natasha.

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  11. tinyskilletDecember 20, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    What a lovely dessert! With some of my favorite flavors! I noticed your prop right away, very clever! I like the idea.

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  12. BarbaraDecember 20, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    Nice recipe, Rebecca...love bananas in just about anything.
    The tea towel looks lovely. I wish I could pose my photos better. I'll visit her site today. Thanks!
    And Happy Holidays!

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  13. NammiDecember 20, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Brownies, yummmm my favourite.... :)

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  14. chow and chatterDecember 20, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Ktbwood: thanks
    hummingbird appetite: here you go lol
    Carrie: oh you will love it
    Jhnonny: thats what I am all about !
    Anncoo thanks
    Jenn: thats what I had last night!
    Angie: thanks so much
    Chef E: yep lots of snow and now icey to drive
    peachkins: so true
    Natasha: oh thats so cool enjoy on me!
    Lyndsey: he he fun to play with props
    Barbara: join the food bloggers listserve on yahoo
    Peanuts: heres one for you and you lil guy lol

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  15. JoanneDecember 20, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    This seems like such a natural combination for a dessert since chocolate and banana are basically a match made in heaven. Delicious.

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  16. TrishDecember 20, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    I too noticed your prop immediately and loved it. I will say though, all your photos are lovely the way they are and because they often include glimpses into the 'bigger area' of your life...just seem so personal and what you are all about. I love the simplicity of this recipe Rebecca and I bet that is why it appeals to your hubby. BTW, I have one of those husbands too....loving the baking smells but asking the ingredients before sampling as he is a super health nut. This may bring about a few tweaks to my recipes next year...I am thinking about becoming a 'nut' too...grin! Great little recipe here!

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  17. CheahDecember 20, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    This is my first time dropping by. Banana and chocolate makes a great combination.

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  18. Meet VirginiaDecember 20, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Now THAT looks tempt-a-lishous.

    I am going to try this recipe in the spring. Until then, nose to the grindstone! Love ya.

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  19. AnonymousDecember 20, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    That sounds wonderful and looks wonderful! I need to become a better baker, too!

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  20. Simply LifeDecember 20, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    oh yum! that cake looks so good!

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  21. Tasty TrixDecember 20, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    Well done! I have come to believe that baking is all in your head - if you think you can do it, you can!!

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  22. Lea AnnDecember 20, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    This looks fabulous!

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  23. AngieDecember 20, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    Looks delicious!

    And, I have to agree, love the tea towel!

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  24. RenataDecember 20, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    Banana and chocolate make such a beautiful combination!!! I love it!

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  25. DiDecember 20, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    Ohh, yummy! The brownie looks delicious!

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  26. chow and chatterDecember 20, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Joanne: oh i agree he he
    Trish: smiles out hubby's should meet up!
    Cheah: welcome enjoy your visit thanks
    meet Virginia : I will make it for you
    prevention RD: if I can you can LOL
    simply life: thanks
    tasty trix: oh well said
    Lea Ann: thanks so much
    Angie: thanks smiles
    Renata: oh match made in heaven!
    Didan: thanks

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  27. 3 hungry tummiesDecember 20, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    Looks delicious! I love the styling too :)

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  28. ReeniDecember 20, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Mmmmm, how scrumptious Rebecca!

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  29. Mom on the RunDecember 20, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    I love this!! I have a sweet potato brownie mix I need to fix up.

    I also love the props.

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  30. EmilyDecember 20, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    Your brownie cake sounds really good. I'm not so great at making homemade brownies. For some reason, they never quite taste as good as the boxed kind.

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  31. chow and chatterDecember 20, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    3 hungry tummies thanks so much
    Reeni: thanks not bad for li ole me!
    mom on the run: thanks so much
    Emily: go on your can make bread you can do this!

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  32. XoxoDecember 20, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    Chocolate is my favorite and I couldn't pass on anything that is cooked out of this. Thanks for a yummy post!

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  33. theUngourmetDecember 20, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    Oh yummy! I love banana and chocolate together. I bet this is so moist and delicious!

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  34. LoriDecember 20, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    Bananas in chocolate does sound very yummy.

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  35. ClaudiaDecember 20, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Perfect! I love the combo of chocolate and bananas in baking. This looks absolutely scrumptious.

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  36. chow and chatterDecember 20, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    xoxo: my pleasure
    the ungourmet: oh it was very moist all gone now though h eh he
    lori: was good smiles
    Claudia: heres yours lol

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  37. Foodie with Little Thyme!December 20, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Yum!

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  38. AmandaDecember 20, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    That sounds fabulous, and I LOVE the tea towel!! :)

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  39. figtreeDecember 20, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    When my hubby has 2 slices I know Ive done well!!This looks delish!

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  40. ShriDecember 20, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    I am drooling here, Rebecca!

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  41. My Little SpaceDecember 21, 2009 at 2:31 AM

    Hey Rebecca, this looks really yummy! Your first bake on this? Well done.

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  42. Deb in HawaiiDecember 21, 2009 at 4:14 AM

    It looks wonderful and I love that you added banana too.

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  43. NKPDecember 21, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    Delish, I love bananas with chocolate. Great tea towel! I have to start using props more.

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  44. OliveDecember 21, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    I love bananas and chocolate together, yummy and easy to make too! Thanks for sharing Rebecca..and
    Merry, Merry Christmas to you and your family! :D

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  45. chow and chatterDecember 21, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    foodie with a little thyme: thanks
    Amanda: smiles
    figtree: oh yours is the same he he
    Shri: smiles
    my little space: yep first bake on this!
    Deb: thanks
    Natasha: oh thanks so much
    Olive thanks for the christmas wishes so sweet of you

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  46. EricaDecember 21, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    That looks delicious, Rebecca! Great job! I am going to be a better baker in 2010 ;)

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  47. Malar GandhiDecember 21, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Dear,

    Shared an Award with you. Please feel free to collect them.:)

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  48. Live.Love.EatDecember 21, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    This looks wonderful and I love the tea towel too!!!!!!!!

    Merry Christmas!

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  49. Fresh Local and BestDecember 21, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    I love the tea towel, and the crumbly and decadent nature of this banana chocolate brownie looks fab!

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  50. AnonymousDecember 21, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    This looks easy and delicious! I have some ripe bananas that are calling my name right now!

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  51. Kitchen ButterflyDecember 21, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Superb Rebecca. So you enjoyed your Grandma's chocolate cake then :-). Lots of Love

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  52. The imPerfect HousewifeDecember 21, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    YUMMMM - one question, what is vanilla essence? Is that like vanilla extract or something? You're not just working with pros here, girl!! Hope you're having a good week ~ ♥

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  53. chow and chatterDecember 21, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Erica; we have the same resolution girl!
    Malar: thanks so much
    live.love.eat: thanks so much
    fresh local and best oh your so sweet
    kitchen butterfly: of course Grandmas and cake go hand in hand he he
    the imperfect housewife: sorry extract same thing I think lol

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  54. Gina; The Candid RDDecember 21, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    Yum. Nick would probably eat three, he's a chocoholic, and LOVES banana!

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  55. chow and chatterDecember 21, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    Gina: smiles

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  56. AnonymousDecember 21, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    love the banana in this delicious brownie cake, yum!

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  57. chow and chatterDecember 21, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    thanks 5 star foodie

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  58. tamDecember 22, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    That cake looks so good!

    Thanks for stopping by x x

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  59. LetMeEatCake Eat With Me!December 22, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    banana and chocolate are probably one of the best combos ever! yum!

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  60. chow and chatterDecember 23, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    thanks Tam
    let me eat cake with me: oh so true

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  61. Diana BaumanDecember 24, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Lovely brownie cake! Looks so good and I love the tea towel!

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  62. JaniceFebruary 18, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    ooh that looks great.

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  63. KIDDING AROUND IN TOWNFebruary 18, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    I am going to try this one out this weekend! I would do it today but my bananas need a couple of days yet...Thanks for sharing!

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  64. PalmettoGirlMarch 6, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    Chocolate makes everything better! I love this twist on banana bread and am eager to give it a whirl. Many thanks for sharing ...

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  65. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    1/3 of what measurement for the cocoa powder?

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  66. chow and chatterFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    1/3 cup on cocoa powder

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