6 tb Butter                          2 3/4 c  Flour
   3/4 c  Sugar                               1 ts Baking soda
   3/4 c  Molasses                          1/2 ts Salt
     3    Eggs                                1 ts Vanilla extract
 2 1/2 c  Mashed overripe bananas             1 c  Chocolate chips
 PREHEAT OVEN TO 350F. Cream together the butter and sugar in a mixer. Add
 to the molasses and mix until combined. Add the eggs, then mix in the
 bananas. Mix in the flour, baking soda, salt and extract until smooth, then
 fold in the chocolate chips. Place the batter in a buttered and floured
 9-inch springform mold. Bake for about 1 hour. Let the cake cool on a rack,
 cut it in half to form 2 layers, frost with your favorite chocolate
 frosting and serve.
 MICHAEL ROBERTS – PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK
                
                 Yields       
                12 servings                
