Quick and easy: Indulgent chocolate-banana molehill cake

The cake inspired by the molehill is a quick version of the classic that doesn't require many complicated steps. Just a few ingredients are enough to enjoy a chocolate cake with cream and bananas – perfect for any occasion.

The quick version of the molehill cake will delight anyone who loves the combination of chocolate and bananas. Simple to prepare, it's ideal for family gatherings or a quick dessert after dinner. Try the recipe and see how easily you can create something delicious in your kitchen!

Ingredients:

• 200 grams of all-purpose flour,
• 100 grams of sugar,
• 2 eggs,
• 100 millilitres of oil,
• 100 millilitres of milk,
• 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder,
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder,
• 3 bananas,
• 250 millilitres of heavy cream,
• 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar.

Preparation:

1. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa, and baking powder. Add the eggs, oil, and milk, then mix thoroughly until smooth.
2. Transfer the batter to a baking pan lined with parchment paper and bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
3. After baking, let the cake cool.
4. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff.
5. Peel and slice the bananas into rounds or halves.
6. Gently scoop out a small portion of the cooled cake to create a hollow, then fill it with banana slices.
7. Top with whipped cream and chocolate, but do not shape it into the characteristic mound, which speeds up dessert preparation.
8. Crumble the previously scooped-out cake pieces and sprinkle them on top.

Additional Tips:

• For an even moister cake, you can soak it with a bit of coffee or lemon juice before adding the bananas and whipped cream;
• Instead of baking a chocolate cake, you can use chocolate cookies;
• The cake tastes great when served immediately, but if you leave it in the fridge for a few hours, the cream will set better, and the flavours will meld.

The molehill cake is a popular dessert named after its characteristic appearance – it resembles a small mound of earth like the ones moles create. Its classic version consists of a fluffy chocolate cake with a scooped-out centre, creating space for creamy filling and bananas. The scooped pieces of cake are crumbled and sprinkled on top, creating a mound effect.

The name "molehill cake" comes from the fact that the finished dessert indeed looks like a mound of earth left behind by moles. Thanks to this "earthy" form and dark colour, the cake resembles a natural mound, giving it an original, playful appearance.