Best 20 Banana Chocolate Cake Recipes

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The timeless combination of banana and chocolate has captured the hearts and taste buds of dessert lovers for generations. With its dense, moist texture and the perfect balance of sweetness from ripe bananas and rich, decadent chocolate, a banana chocolate cake is a classic and comforting treat that hits all the right spots. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, craving a sweet indulgence, or simply seeking a cozy treat on a rainy afternoon, embark on a culinary journey to discover the ultimate banana chocolate cake recipe.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE-BANANA SNACK CAKE



Chocolate-Banana Snack Cake image

This banana cake studded with chocolate chips and infused with sweet fruity flavor is made easy with common baking ingredients that you probably already have on hand. Ripe bananas are the secret to achieving a rich texture, while baking cocoa and sugar give the cake a luxurious chocolate flavor. Enjoy it for an afternoon snack or a post-dinner treat on any day of the week.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 very ripe medium bananas
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place bananas in ungreased 8-inch square pan; mash with fork. Stir in remaining ingredients except chocolate chips. Sprinkle chocolate chips over batter.
  • Bake 35 to 37 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

BANANA CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Banana Cake with Chocolate Frosting image

I always requested banana cake with fudge frosting for my birthday. Mom's recipe is attached to my fridge-and my heart. It's funny how many memories live on in a stained handwritten recipe card. On a more practical note: It's important to make sure the whipped cream cheese is truly at room temperature before you use it. If not, it chills the softened butter and makes for lumpy frosting. -Jeanne Ambrose, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 large)
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup chopped unsalted pistachios, toasted
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
2 containers (8 ounces each) whipped cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup baking cocoa
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional chopped unsalted pistachios, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in 3/4 cup pistachios., Transfer to two greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. Bake 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add cocoa; mix until blended. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread top with 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake. Spread top and sides with 2 cups frosting. Press pistachios into sides of cake if desired., Cut a small hole in the corner of a large pastry or plastic bag; insert #127 petal pastry tip. Fill the bag with remaining frosting. Pipe concentric circles of frosting over top of cake. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until frosting is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Fat 28g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHOCOLATE BANANA CAKE



Chocolate Banana Cake image

Chocolate and bananas, nothing quite tastes as yummy.

Provided by Robin

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 cup mashed bananas
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 13x9 inch pan.
  • Beat cake mix, mashed bananas, oil and eggs with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 more minutes. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 33 to 36 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Let cake cool then frost with your choice of frosting, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 334.5 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

BANANA COFFEE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE CHIP STREUSEL



Banana Coffee Cake with Chocolate Chip Streusel image

Provided by Jennifer Martin

Categories     Bread     Cake     Chocolate     Fruit     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Banana     Fall     Bon Appétit     Portland     California     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips (about 8 ounces)
2/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg
1 1/3 cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 3 large)
3 tablespoons buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 8x8x2-inch metal baking pan. Stir chocolate chips, brown sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon in small bowl until well blended; set streusel aside. Sift all purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat sugar, room temperature butter, and egg in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in mashed bananas and buttermilk. Add dry ingredients and blend well.
  • Spread half of batter (about 2 cups) in prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with half of streusel. Repeat with remaining batter and streusel. Bake coffee cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool coffee cake in pan on rack.

BANANA CHOCOLATE CAKE



Banana Chocolate Cake image

This light-as-air chocolate cake has a yummy banana flavor. It's scrumptious as is, but you can also dress it up with nuts or light frostings. -Tina Bellows, Racine, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup butter, softened
Sugar substitute equivalent to 3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup water
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Coat a 9-in. square baking pan with cooking spray., Cream butter, sugar substitute and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in water. Whisk together flour, milk powder, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture just until combined. Stir in bananas., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and cake begins to pull from sides of pan, 23-28 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CHOCOLATE-BANANA SNACK CAKE



Easy Chocolate-Banana Snack Cake image

Snack cake has never tasted so good. This easy (no mixer needed!), chocolaty cake is a genius new go-to anytime you have ripe bananas on hand.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
1 container (5.3 oz) Greek vanilla yogurt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir cake mix, yogurt, bananas, oil and eggs with spoon until well blended. Add 3/4 cup chocolate chips; mix to distribute evenly in batter.
  • Spread in pan. Sprinkle evenly with 2 tablespoons chocolate chips.
  • Bake 30 to 34 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cut into 6 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

VERY CHOCOLATE BANANA CAKE



Very Chocolate Banana Cake image

Melty morsels of chocolate infuse this very moist, flavorful dessert. Hint: have cold milk or black coffee handy!

Provided by love2cook

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
4 overripe bananas, mashed
⅓ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 (15.25 ounce) package chocolate fudge cake mix
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
½ teaspoon confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9-inch fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with cooking spray.
  • Mix bananas, oil, and eggs in a bowl until fully combined. Add cake mix and blend thoroughly using an electric mixer. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  • Let cake cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63.8 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 385.5 mg, Sugar 40.9 g

CHOCOLATE BANANA CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Chocolate Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting image

Inspired by Elvis's famous peanut butter banana sandwich, I took this to the next level by incorporating the flavors into a moist and simple cake. But who can have a cake without frosting? Not me! A creamy peanut butter cream cheese frosting tops this off and makes it my one-of-a-kind cake filled with four favorite flavors. I think Elvis would be proud!

Provided by CaSaundraLeigh

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 large bananas, mashed
¾ cup buttermilk
½ cup egg whites
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (such as Philadelphia®)
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 banana, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch baking pans with cooking spray.
  • Combine all-purpose flour, white sugar, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Stir mashed bananas, buttermilk, egg whites, applesauce, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Add gradually to the flour mixture, mixing until batter is just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans for 30 minutes.
  • Combine cream cheese, peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until frosting is creamy.
  • Run a rubber spatula around the edges of the cooled cakes. Grease a baking sheet lightly with cooking spray. Invert cake pans onto the baking sheet; tap bottoms lightly to release cakes.
  • Spread frosting onto the cake layers. Stack layers; frost top and sides. Cut into 8 slices. Garnish with banana slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Carbohydrate 63.8 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 526.1 mg, Sugar 31.9 g

CHOCOLATE BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP BUNDT CAKE



Chocolate Banana Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake image

After first trying this years ago my 2nd son declared -who needs banana bread?! - and this became our favorite choice for doing away with overripe bananas. The recipe originally had an optional chocolate glaze, I've always skipped it and just added a light dusting of confectionary sugar. This is a pretty sturdy cake which makes it great for picnics, potlucks and lunch bags - the same son recently took 1/2 a cake with him for the drive back to S.CA! An extra note - seeing some of the comments - this is not a tall cake it only rises a littel more than half way up the pan. Ovens are different - go with a shorter cooking time and check to see if needs more.

Provided by momaphet

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 14-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon instant coffee (optional) or 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup banana, very ripe and mashed, about 3
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, grease or spray a bundt pan and lightly dust with cocoa powder.
  • Mix together dry ingredients, set aside.
  • Cream butter, add sugar and eggs, mix well,then add bananas and mix briefly.
  • Mix in dry ingredients until incorporated, don't over mix, stir in chocolate chips.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake 50- 60 minutes until it tests done, cake will just start to pull away from edges.
  • Cool slightly then remove from pan.
  • Your supposed to let it cool all the way then dust with confectionary sugar, but my kids always slice it warm, which is good with vanilla ice cream .
  • Note:.
  • I always use a pan release spray and dust with the cocoa, and have almost never had a problem with the cake sticking. If greasing the pan - do it well and use a bit more cocoa as you would flour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 44, Sodium 187.1, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 23.2, Protein 3.4

BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP SOUR CREAM LOAF CAKE



Banana Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Loaf Cake image

This is a wonderful, moist banana cake. This can also be made in mini loaf cake pans also, they freeze very well. This cake is even better the next day.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 9x5 inch loaf cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 2/3 cups sugar (or more or less to suit taste)
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup sour cream
1 cup mashed banana (about 3 medium)
2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2-1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan OR 3 mini loaf pans.
  • In a bowl, cream together the butter or margarine and the sugar, until light and fluffy.
  • Add in the eggs and the salt; beat until well mixed.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve the baking powder and the baking soda in the sour cream, and add to the creamed mixture; mix well until blended.
  • With a wooden spoon, stir in the banana pulp.
  • Gradually, add in the flour mixture, vanilla; mix well with a wooden spoon, until well combined.
  • Add in the chocolate chips, and the chopped nuts (if using).
  • Transfer the batter into a prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 1-1/2 hours (for 9x5" baking pan), or until cake test done.
  • For the mini loaf pans, bake for 45-50 minutes, or until they test done.

CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA CAKE



Chocolate Chip Banana Cake image

Make and share this Chocolate Chip Banana Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mer5901

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 9" cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 very ripe bananas, about 1 1/4 lbs.,peeled
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Coat 9" square pan with cooking spray; flour lightly.
  • Combine flour,sugar,soda and salt.
  • In a second bowl mash bananas; stir in oil and eggs until just combined.
  • Mix dry ingredients into banana mixture.
  • Stir in chips.
  • Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.

BANANA CHOCOLATE WALNUT CAKE



Banana Chocolate Walnut Cake image

A great way to use very ripe bananas, this easy-to-make cake incorporates everything you love about banana bread and adds a few more favorites-chocolate, walnuts, and cinnamon-for good measure. (It's also much more tender, with a light, moist crumb.)

Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Yogurt     Banana     Walnut     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, softened, plus 2 tablespoons, melted and cooled
1 cup sugar, divided
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
2/3 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 (3 1/2- to 4-ounce) bar 70%-cacao bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 cup walnuts (3 ounces), toasted , cooled, and coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle. Butter a 9-inch square cake pan.
  • Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Beat together softened butter (1 stick) and 3/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until pale and fluffy, then beat in eggs 1 at a time until blended. Beat in bananas, yogurt, and vanilla (mixture will look curdled).
  • With mixer at low speed, add flour mixture and mix until just incorporated.
  • Toss together chocolate, nuts, cinnamon, melted butter, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl. Spread half of banana batter in cake pan and sprinkle with half of chocolate mixture. Spread remaining batter evenly over filling and sprinkle remaining chocolate mixture on top.
  • Bake until cake is golden and a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool cake in pan on a rack 30 minutes, then turn out onto rack and cool completely, right side up.

BANANA COFFEE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE CHIP STREUSEL



Banana Coffee Cake with Chocolate Chip Streusel image

This recipe comes from Bon Appetit. Make sure you use very ripe bananas for this one to give it lots of flavor!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 8 ounces)
2/3 cup packed golden brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg
1 1/3 cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 3 large)
3 tablespoons buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter and flour 8x8x2-inch metal baking pan.
  • Stir chocolate chips, brown sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon in small bowl until well blended; set streusel aside.
  • Sift all purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into medium bowl.
  • Using electric mixer, beat sugar, room temperature butter, and egg in large bowl until fluffy.
  • Beat in mashed bananas and buttermilk.
  • Add dry ingredients and blend well.
  • Spread half of batter (about 2 cups) in prepared baking pan.
  • Sprinkle with half of streusel.
  • Repeat with remaining batter and streusel.
  • Bake coffee cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
  • Cool coffee cake in pan on rack.

CHOCOLATE BANANA LAYER CAKE



Chocolate Banana Layer Cake image

This is our family's favorite chocolate cake recipe. Family lore says it came from a friend of my aunt's during the 1940's. 'Harriet G.' brought it to a ladies' 'coffee-klatsch,' and my Aunt Lu asked for the recipe.

Provided by bakerbee

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 ¼ cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup butter at room temperature
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup very ripe bananas, mashed
½ cup buttermilk, or as needed
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons milk, or as needed
2 ripe bananas, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 9-inch layer cake pans, and line with parchment paper. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and 6 tablespoons of cocoa powder in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mash the butter with the white sugar until blended, then mix in the eggs, one at a time, mixing the egg in before adding the next one. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then mix in mashed bananas and buttermilk, alternating with the flour mixture in three additions. Add in just enough buttermilk to make a workable batter (bananas may vary in moisture content). Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before turning out onto racks to finish cooling.
  • In a bowl, mash the cream cheese and 3 tablespoons of butter until thoroughly combined; mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and beat in milk, a little at a time, until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
  • Place a cake layer onto a cake plate, and frost the layer with about 1/3 of the frosting; top the layer with a layer of sliced bananas. Place the second layer onto the cake, and frost top and sides with remaining 2/3 of the frosting. Top cake with decorative slices of banana, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.2 calories, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 77.5 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 461.7 mg, Sugar 51.1 g

CHOCOLATE, BANANA, AND GRAHAM CRACKER ICEBOX CAKE



Chocolate, Banana, and Graham Cracker Icebox Cake image

An overnight stint in the fridge softens the graham crackers and firms up the pudding to create a sliceable dessert in this icebox cake recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 5-by-10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

15 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
5 large egg yolks
Salt
3 cups heavy cream
20 graham cracker sheets
4 or 5 ripe bananas, very thinly sliced lengthwise
Garnish: whipped cream

Steps:

  • Line a 5-by-10-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Place yolks and a pinch of salt in another heatproof bowl.
  • Bring cream to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Slowly pour cream into bowl with yolks, whisking constantly; return mixture to saucepan set over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, about 8 minutes (mixture should not come to a boil). Immediately strain through a fine sieve set over chocolate; stir until chocolate melts and is smooth. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 4 hours.
  • Spread 1 cup chocolate mixture evenly into bottom of loaf pan. Top with a layer of 4 graham crackers, trimmed to fit. Spread 1/2 cup chocolate over tops, and cover with some bananas. Spread 1/2 cup chocolate over bananas, and top with a layer of 4 trimmed graham crackers. Repeat with remaining chocolate, bananas, and graham crackers until you reach the top of the pan; finish with graham crackers.
  • Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. Uncover, and turn out onto a serving platter. Remove plastic wrap. Garnish with whipped cream, and cut into slices.

CHOCOLATE BANANA CREAM CAKE



Chocolate Banana Cream Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h2m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 (18.25 oz.) pkg. Pillsbury® Reduced Sugar Devils Food Cake
2 large eggs
2/3 cup Crisco® Pure Canola Oil
1 3/4 cups milk, divided
1 (1 oz.) pkg. sugar free, fat free instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. imitation banana extract
1 (8 oz.) container sugar free frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (11.75 oz.) jar Smucker's® Sugar Free Hot Fudge Spoonable Ice Cream Topping
2 large bananas
1 tsp. lemon juice

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Spray bottom of a 9-inch round springform pan with no-stick cooking spray.
  • BLEND cake mix, eggs, oil and 3/4 cup milk in a medium bowl until moistened. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake 38 to 42 minutes. Cool completely.
  • BLEND pudding mix with 1 cup cold milk. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in pudding and banana extract. Blend in whipped topping. Remove 1 cup and reserve. Stir 2/3 cup fudge topping in small bowl until of spreading consistency. Slice bananas 1/4-inch thick. Dip 3 slices in lemon juice. Cover and reserve for garnish.
  • PLACE 2 tablespoons fudge topping into the corner of a 1-quart resealable bag. Knead. Cut small corner off bag. Drizzle fudge topping over top of cake. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Garnish with reserved banana slices just before serving.
  • REMOVE cake from pan. Cut in half horizontally. Cover bottom layer with fudge topping. Top with sliced bananas and 3 cups pudding mixture. Cover with top cake layer. Spread 1 cup reserved pudding onto center of cake.

BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP BUNDT CAKE RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Banana Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by moddie2bert

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
3 large ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to350F°. In large mixing bowl cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs and beat until lighter in color. Set aside. Sift together flour, baking soda and baking powder and add nuts, set aside. Cream together milk, mashed banana, and vanilla. Stir in the chocolate chips. Add creamed banana mix alternately with flour mix to the first mixture of butter, sugar and eggs. Pour into greased, floured bundt pan. Bake 50 to 60 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Sift powdered sugar over top. Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE BANANA CAKE



Chocolate Banana Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon instant coffee
3/8 cup water
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups cocoa powder
1/8 cup baking soda
1/8 cup baking powder
1 1/2 cups butter, room temperature
1 1/8 cups shortening, room temperature
5 1/4 cups sugar
3 cups sour cream
1/8 cup vanilla extract
1/8 cup salt
1 1/2 cups whole eggs, room temperature
3 5/8 cups banana puree

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix instant coffee with water set aside for later. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and baking powder together taking care that all the components are well combined and evenly distributed. In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix the butter and shortening with paddle attachment on 2nd speed until combined. Add sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, coffee mixture, and salt starting on 1st seed and gradually moving to 2nd speed until light and fluffy (approximately 8 minutes). At 1 1/2 speed add the whole eggs, in small amounts, until smooth and fully incorporated. Add dry ingredients and banana puree in staggering steps to the mixer and blend until well combined.
  • Pour into greased sheet pans or 4 (4 by 13-inch round cake pans and bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

EASY CHOCOLATE BANANA CAKE



Easy Chocolate Banana Cake image

Easy to make cake. Dust with confectioners' sugar, no frosting needed.

Provided by Harriet

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
⅓ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
8 ounces sour cream
8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 banana, peeled and mashed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour one 9x13 inch pan.
  • Mix together cake mix, oil, eggs, sour cream, cocoa, chocolate chips, and banana, and beat for two minutes. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Let cool in pan and dust with powdered sugar if desired. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 46.9 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 211.8 mg, Sugar 19 g

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA CAKE



Chocolate Peanut Butter and Banana Cake image

From "Cake Mix Magic." Uses a devil's food cake mix (a nice change from the yellow cake mix seen in other recipes for similar cakes). Basically, a chocolate banana cake with chocolate peanut butter glaze. Yum. The author notes that chunky peanut butter can be used for the glaze if desired but will not produce a smooth satiny glaze. Prep time is an estimate.

Provided by the_cookie_lady

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 or 4 large bananas)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup chopped peanuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350*F. In a large mixer bowl, combine all cake ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, or until smooth. Spread batter evenly in a greased and floured 13-by 9-inch cake pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  • Glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and peanut butter, stirring constantly until smooth. Spread evenly over cooled cake. Sprinkle nuts on top, if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be. If you don't have ripe bananas, you can ripen them quickly by placing them in a paper bag with an apple overnight.
  • Use unsweetened cocoa powder: Unsweetened cocoa powder will give your cake a richer chocolate flavor than sweetened cocoa powder.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at a moderate temperature: A moderate temperature will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from becoming too dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Banana chocolate cake is a classic dessert that is always a hit. It is moist, flavorful, and has the perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find one that you love. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give banana chocolate cake a try.

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