Easy Banana Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

Banana Chocolate Chip Pound Cake is a buttery, soft, rich cake with deliciously sweet chocolate chips baked in and the perfect amount of banana flavor.

Isn’t pound cake a delicious dessert? This Banana Chocolate Chip Pound Cake is a family favorite recipe that I can’t wait to share with you! It’s always delicious… and always a good idea! You only need 9 ingredients for this easy recipe which is perfect for your next bbq, Sunday lunch, or baby shower.

Growing up Southern, pound cakes were always at every family gathering and church potluck. I can’t even tell you when I tried pound cake for the first time. I’m sure I was super young – most likely still in diapers!. While I can’t tell you when I first tried it, I can tell you that I’ve never met a pound cake I didn’t love!

What’s wonderful about this recipe (& the majority of pound cake recipes), is that they’re so incredibly simple. Typically, they only use a few pantry staples that are super affordable.

That’s why this, Banana Chocolate Chip Pound Cake is a dessert that can be made and served anytime.

How to Serve Banana Chocolate Pound Cake

Are you throwing a backyard BBQ or a baby shower? If you are, why not make a pound cake? Having friends over for brunch or a dinner party? Make a pound cake!

Not only is it delicious as it is, but it’s also fantastic served with ice cream (yum!) or layered into one of my absolute favorite desserts…a trifle!

Trifle

If you have never had a trifle, you need to remedy that ASAP. Layers of pound cake, fruit, pudding & whipped cream come together to create dessert perfection. This Banana Chocolate Chip Pound Cake would be fantastic with bananas, strawberries, and blueberries. Yum!!

Banana Chocolate Chip Pound Cake Ingredients

Here’s a quick overview of the ingredients in this recipe.

• Butter – butter helps keep your pound cake moist and adds a delightful, buttery flavor.
• Sugar – responsible for that sweet, sweet flavor.
• Eggs and egg yolks – these help to bind together all the ingredients and give your loaf that nice cakey texture.
• Banana – this also adds moisture to the loaf with a lovely banana flavor.
• Almond or vanilla extract – adds depth to the flavor of your loaf.
• Flour – the basic foundation of your recipe.
• Salt – adds a nice balance to the sweetness of the cake.
• Chocolate chips (you can use Semi-Sweet/Milk Chocolate/Vegan) – enough said.

How to Make Banana Chocolate Chip Pound Cake Directions

Follow these directions to make an unforgettable version of pound cake!

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9 inch loaf pan.
2. Using a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar for 5 minutes or until fluffy.
3. Slowly, add in eggs, egg yolks, banana, almond or vanilla extract. Beat until incorporated, about 3 minutes.
4. Add in flour, a little at a time. Beat on low, until batter is combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips.
6. Spread batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Cool for 20 minutes and then remove from the pan.

Note: I like to serve it warm with a tab of butter.

How Long Does Pound Cake Last?

Store your Banana Chocolate Chip Pound Cake in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap to keep it fresh.

It will last 3-4 days this way. I don’t recommend refrigerating pound cake as it will go stale more quickly.

Can You Freeze Banana Chocolate Chip Pound Cake?

Yes! If you want to make this recipe ahead of time and freeze it, be sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil to protect it. It will last up to 3 months in the freezer.

Tips for Making Amazing Banana Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

• I love adding almond extract to desserts, but I know some may not like that. Vanilla works perfectly in this recipe as well.
• I make this recipe without covering the pan without any problems. However, if you notice your loaf starting to brown around the edges, feel free to cover the pan with aluminum foil until it has finished baking.
• Let your loaf sit in the pan and cool for a few minutes before flipping it over and out of the pan. If you need to, slip the blade of a knife down in the pan, along the loaf on all sides, to keep it from sticking.
• Use a toothpick to check your loaf for doneness. It’s done when the toothpick comes out clean with no crumbs.

There you go! This Banana Chocolate Chip Pound Cake is so amazing that you’ll have a hard time going back to plain pound cake!

If You Like This Recipe, Try These Other Simple Desserts!

• Edible Cookie Dough
• No-Bake Cheesecake
• Mini Chocolate Covered Cheesecake