Chocolate Banana Cake
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
12 slices
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Course
Dessert
Chocolate Banana Cake
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A moist and sweet chocolate cake made with bananas and cake mix. Don't forget the frosting!
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Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 oz. box chocolate cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk or homemade buttermilk substitute
- 1 tbs vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas about 3 ripe bananas, fully mashed
For the Frosting
- 1/2 cup salted butter 1 stick
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp espresso powder optional
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream or whole milk
Instructions
Cake Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease and flour two 9” round baking pans. (I like to use this flour coating baking spray)
- Whisk or beat together cake mix, buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.Fold in mashed bananas until just combined.
- Pour cake batter into the prepared baking pans. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick tests clean.Take cakes out of the oven and set aside to cool.Once the cakes have finished cooling, make the frosting.
Frosting Instructions
- In a large bowl or using a stand mixer, mix together the butter, salt, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and bananas until combined.
- Turn the mixer on low and add in 3 cups powdered sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and 2 Tablespoons heavy cream. Mix until ingredients are completely incorporated together. You may need to add in 1 additional Tablespoon cream if the frosting is still dry and the powdered sugar isn’t incorporating.
- Turn mixer on high and beat frosting for 5 minutes, scraping down the sides halfway through. The frosting should be light and fluffy.
To Assemble the Cake
- Place one of the cooled cakes on top of a flat plate or serving platter.Spread ⅓ of the chocolate frosting on the cake. Lay the other cake on top of the frosted cake.Use the remaining frosting to frost the tops and sides of both cakes. Let chill in the refrigerator or freezer for 15 minutes to set (optional). Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
301mg
(13%)
Potassium
213mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 301mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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