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Chocolate banana cake with double frosting layers

Ultimate Chocolate Banana Cake with Double Frosting Layers


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  • Author: ava salmon
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This chocolate banana cake is the ultimate indulgent dessert. It combines rich cocoa flavor with sweet, moist banana cake and finishes with two dreamy layers of frosting: a fresh banana cream frosting followed by a smooth chocolate ganache. It’s perfect for celebrations, potlucks, or whenever you need a sweet crowd-pleaser.


Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 3 large ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt

For the Banana Frosting:

  • 1 ripe banana (mashed very smooth)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the Chocolate Frosting:

  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Cake:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk mashed bananas, eggs, sugars, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly into pans and bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.

Make the Banana Frosting:

  1. In a bowl, beat softened butter with mashed banana and lemon juice until creamy.
  2. Slowly add powdered sugar and salt. Beat until light and fluffy. Chill slightly before use.

Make the Chocolate Frosting:

  1. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until just simmering. Remove from heat.
  2. Stir in chocolate chips and butter until melted and smooth.
  3. Add vanilla extract. Let cool until spreadable consistency.

Assemble the Cake:

  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread banana frosting evenly.
  2. Top with second layer. Cover top and sides with chocolate frosting.
  3. Chill for 15–20 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.

Notes

  • For an extra-moist cake, use bananas that are heavily speckled or mostly brown.
  • Store cake covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • You can freeze unfrosted cake layers for up to 2 months.
  • Add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 cake)
  • Calories: 385
  • Sugar: 36 g
  • Sodium: 220 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg