Double Chocolate Banana Layer Cake
Servings: 8-10
Calories: Approximately 400 per slice
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans, then dust with flour.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs to the mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the banana mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until everything is well incorporated.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
6. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once completely cooled, stack the cakes with your preferred frosting in between the layers, and enjoy your delicious double chocolate banana layer cake!