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Banana Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Banana Cake with Chocolate Frosting
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This Banana Cake with Chocolate Frosting is a moist, tender cake bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, topped with a rich and creamy chocolate frosting. It’s a perfect treat for birthdays, casual gatherings, or anytime you crave a comforting dessert. The harmonious blend of banana flavor and smooth chocolate makes each bite irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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Banana Cake

  • 3 very ripe bananas (with brown spots), mashed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Frosting

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour cake pans or line them with parchment paper. Mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky. Measure and prepare all other ingredients.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute leavening and flavor.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, incorporating air to aid the cake’s rise and texture.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing and keep the cake tender.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
  7. Make the Chocolate Frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy. Alternately add cocoa powder and powdered sugar with heavy cream or milk, beating on low until smooth and fluffy. Adjust consistency as needed.
  8. Frost and Assemble: Spread a generous layer of frosting on the cooled bottom layer, top with the second cake layer, then frost the top and sides evenly for a polished finish.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest, moistest cake.
  • Do not overmix the batter to prevent a dense texture.
  • Test cake doneness starting a few minutes early to avoid overbaking.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing and texture.
  • Cool cake completely before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.

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Keywords: banana cake, chocolate frosting, moist cake, easy dessert, birthday cake, chocolate banana cake

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