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Fluffy Chocolate and Banana traybake

30 mins Cook
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This fluffy chocolate and banana traybake is a quick, comforting bake that comes together in just minutes. Soft chunks of banana run through a light, tender sponge, while dark chocolate chips melt into little pockets of richness. Finished with a crunchy Demerara sugar topping, it’s the perfect balance of soft and crisp. Ideal for slicing and sharing, this easy traybake is great for lunchboxes, afternoon treats, or a simple homemade dessert when you’re short on time but craving something chocolatey and comforting.

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Fluffy Chocolate and Banana Traybake

Fluffy Chocolate and Banana Traybake

katrina
prep time
10 mins
cooking time
30 mins
servings
8
total time
40 mins

Equipment

  • Large bowl

  • Weighing scales

  • Knife

  • Wooden spoon

  • Spatula

  • 2lb loaf tin

  • Parchment liner or paper

Ingredients

  • For the Traybake:

  • 100g butter

  • 100g soft banana

  • 100g Gem self raising flour

  • 25g Gem cornflour

  • ½ teaspoon Gem baking powder

  • 40g Gem dark chocolate chips

  • 60g Gem caster sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 2tsp vanilla extract

  • For the Topping:

  • 20g Gem Demerara sugar

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 160°C fan.
2
Soften butter in the microwave so it is melted well but not hot.
3
Add the banana to the bowl and use a knife to smash it but not mash it.
4
Then add the Gem flour, the cornflour, the baking powder, the baking powder, sugar and the chocolate chips.
5
Mix the dry ingredients together with the banana and butter. Try to coat the chocolate in the dry ingredients to help them float in the mixture.
6
Finally add the eggs, vanilla extract and mix thoroughly to form a nice batter.
7
Pour into the parchment lined loaf tray.
8
Top with the Demerara sugar and bake for half an hour. When cool slice down the middle and into 6-8 pieces for a traybake style presentation.

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