Double Chocolate Banana Layer Cake
🍌🍫 Indulge in a slice of heaven with this double chocolate banana layer cake—rich, moist, and packed with deep chocolate flavor complemented by the sweetness of ripe bananas. A decadent treat for any chocolate lover! 😍✨
Ingredients:
For the cake:
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
For the frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. 🍰
Duration: 5 minutes
Make the cake batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract. 🍌
Duration: 10 minutes
Combine the wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Pour in the hot water and stir to create a smooth, thin batter. Fold in the mini chocolate chips. 🍫
Duration: 5 minutes
Bake the cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. 🕒
Duration: 30 minutes (baking) + 10 minutes (cooling)
Make the frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy and creamy. If the frosting is too thick, add a little more milk. 🧁
Duration: 5 minutes
Assemble the cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting over the top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake. Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips over the frosting for added texture and sweetness. 🍽️
Duration: 10 minutes
Serve: Slice and enjoy the rich, moist, and chocolaty goodness of this double chocolate banana layer cake! 😋
Duration: 2 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Kcal: 350 kcal | Servings: 10 servings