Still Eric’s Favourite Chocolate Cake

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy.

Dissolve the baking soda in the sour cream, ensuring it is fully integrated. Add the sour cream mixture to the batter and continue mixing until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the mashed banana and dry ingredients to the batter, alternating between the two. Mix thoroughly until everything is beautifully incorporated.

Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are generously distributed throughout the batter.

Transfer the batter into a generously greased 9x9 inch baking pan, ensuring it is evenly spread.

Place the cake in the center of your oven. Let it work its magic for approximately 40 to 45 minutes. To ensure even baking, rotate the pan halfway through.

Once the cake is a beautiful golden hue and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, it's time to remove it from the oven. Allow it to cool slightly, before enjoying.