suzi-q's double-chocolate-orange banana cake

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Etobicoke, ON
Updated on Feb 6, 2014

We use Suzi-Q for my wife, Suzanne, although this is MY recipe (she's not allowed in the kitchen). The slogan that goes with it is: The name's a mouthful...but so is the cake!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Bake
yield 8-12 , depending on how thick you slice it

Ingredients

  • 3-4 - medium overripe bananas
  • 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 3 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 2 - eggs, beaten
  • 1 - large orange
  • 1 1/2 cups flour (you can use spelt if you like)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

How To Make suzi-q's double-chocolate-orange banana cake

  • Step 1
    Mash bananas; add egg, sugar, oil, sour cream, and the juice and zest of the orange.
  • Step 2
    Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa and cinnamon. Combine with wet ingredients until just moistened. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Step 3
    Pour mixture into a well-greased 9”x5” loaf pan and bake in 325°F oven for about 1¼ hours, or until tester comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to cooling rack. Enjoy!

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Category: Cakes
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Keyword: #chocolate
Keyword: #cake

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