Description

This Double Chocolate Banana Layer Cake is a decadent dessert featuring rich chocolate cake layers infused with ripe bananas, a luscious banana frosting in between, and a creamy chocolate frosting on the outside. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or any celebration, this moist and flavorful cake is topped with chocolate shavings and banana slices for an elegant finish. A must-try for chocolate and banana lovers alike!

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Banana Cake:

3 ripe bananas, mashed

2 cups all-purpose flour

¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

2 large eggs

1 cup buttermilk

½ cup vegetable oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

For the Chocolate Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3 ½ cups powdered sugar

¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

½ cup heavy cream

2 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

For the Banana Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3 cups powdered sugar

2 ripe bananas, mashed

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

For Garnish:

Chocolate shavings

Banana slices

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Instructions

Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir in mashed bananas.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
Make the Chocolate Frosting:
- Beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Add heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Make the Banana Frosting:
- Beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar.
- Mix in mashed bananas and vanilla. Beat until creamy and add a pinch of salt.
Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a plate and spread banana frosting on top.
- Add the second layer, then frost the top and sides with chocolate frosting.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and banana slices.
- Chill for 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas for both the cake and frosting.

To prevent browning, garnish with banana slices just before serving.

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert, Cake
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 420 kcal per serving