Description
Banana cake with chocolate buttercream frosting is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich, creamy chocolate. This moist and tender cake is ideal for any occasion, from birthdays to cozy family gatherings. With its irresistible flavor and beautiful presentation, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more. Easy to make, even novice bakers can achieve delicious results. Get ready for a slice of dessert heaven!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 3 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round 9-inch baking pans.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture while alternating with mashed bananas until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg