Description
A moist and decadent chocolate cake layered with banana filling and rich chocolate frosting.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 medium bananas, sliced
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, mashed bananas, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting: Heat cream until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and butter. Let stand 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Chill until spreadable consistency.
- Assemble cake: Place one layer on serving plate. Top with sliced bananas, then half the frosting. Add second layer and frost top and sides with remaining frosting.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.