If you're like my family, you love all things banana (even banana ketchup!). If you especially love recipes with real banana added in, then you will absolutely love these banana cake pops. Step out of the box with a sweet treat inspired by another all-star dessert: banana bread!
This is one of the best single-serving banana desserts (along with this bananas foster with ice cream) for any type of occasion and this recipe takes them a step further by adding a dark chocolate coating.
These banana bread-inspired confections are baked in a cake pop maker, which makes them simpler to make than by hand. There is no need for a frosting, but if you are looking for one, this recipe is the best cake pop frosting and coating out there.
These banana cake pops are a definite hit. They are also easily customizable for different tastes and dietary needs. Not a fan of dark chocolate? No problem, just use a different kind of coating or leave the coating out at the end.
Do you have issues with nut allergies? Leave the nuts off and try crushed graham crackers for a similar crunch.
This treat is also simple to make when you have a special maker that will create perfect cake balls every time. Rather than struggle to form cake balls by hand, follow the recipe's instructions to pop out great, uniform balls every single time. It's also possible to make cake pops with a mold if you don't have a cake pop maker.
A perfect dessert, these cake pops filled with bananas taste great and look great, too. Did you try these banana bread cake pops? Let us know in the comments how they turned out!
If you don't have a cake pop maker yet, have a look at my top-rated picks!
📋Recipe
Banana Cake Pops
Ingredients
For the Cake Pops
- 2 ripe bananas - peeled and mashed
- ½ cup butter - melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup sugar
For the Coating
- 10.6 ounces dark chocolate
- chopped nuts
Instructions
- Lightly oil the inside of the cake pop maker and then plug it in. Note that it doesn't require a long time to pre-heat.
- Mix the mashed bananas, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and sugar. Add to the banana mixture and mix until smooth.
- Pour some batter into the cake pop maker holes (fill them about 1mm from the top). With a thick batter, it is easier to use a spoon than a piping bag. Bake them for around 3-4 minutes, until golden brown (you can test with a toothpick). Repeat with the remaining batter. Once cool, you can remove any excess cake that leaked around the edges of the balls.
- Place a metal bowl over a pot of simmering water and add the chocolate (make sure it's low heat). Melt it completely until smooth and shiny.
- Insert the end of a cake pop stick in the chocolate and then into the cake pop. Repeat for all of the cake pops. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to seal the stick to the cake pop.
- Insert each cake pop in the bowl with the melted chocolate (you may need to heat it again), and cover it completely. Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
- Let them sit for 30 minutes or until the chocolate hardens.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- A helpful step by step for this recipe: How to Use a Cake Pop Maker.
- Store the cake pops in a covered container for up to 1 month in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
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stackoverflowuniversity says
was looking for help with graphQL, but found this recipe instead. delicious!
Joss D says
Thank you!
Joeblow says
Great for kids!