CHOCOLATE BANANA CREAM CAKE

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My inspiration for this cake came from my desire to create a dessert combining my father's love for cake, my mother's love for chocolate and my love for bananas. It's divine! -Susie Pattison, Dublin, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs, separated
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING/FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant banana cream pudding mix
1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks. Beat in the bananas, sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well., In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Cover and refrigerate until chilled., In a small bowl, beat frosting until light and fluffy. Place bananas in a small bowl; toss with lemon juice., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 3 tablespoons frosting. Stir pudding; spread half over the frosting. Top with half of the bananas and the remaining cake layer. Repeat frosting, filling and banana layers. Frost sides and decorate top edge of cake with remaining frosting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Austen Jeffrey
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This is the best chocolate banana cream cake I've ever had! The recipe is easy to follow and the cake turns out perfect every time.


Evil Shadow
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This cake is amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Monica Jenkins
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I would not recommend this recipe. The cake was dry and the frosting was too runny.


Smart Content
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I thought this cake was just okay. The chocolate flavor was a bit bland and the frosting was too thick.


Geovanni Estrada
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone who loves chocolate cake.


Md Remon sheikh
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I'm not a big fan of banana cake, but this one was really good. The chocolate flavor really balanced out the banana and the cake was so moist.


Iqra Afifa
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The chocolate and banana flavors are a perfect combination.


isaac mosutha
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Anipatse Dominic
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This is the best chocolate banana cream cake I've ever had! The recipe is easy to follow and the cake turns out perfect every time.


Stella Phiri
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This cake is amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Chris Grisham
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I would not recommend this recipe. The cake was dry and the frosting was too runny.


Sohail Kiani
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I thought this cake was just okay. The chocolate flavor was a bit bland and the frosting was too thick.


Ahmmad OP
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone who loves chocolate cake.


Matovu Derick
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The banana flavor really balanced out the chocolate and the cake was so moist.


Wendile Nhleko
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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it. The chocolate and banana flavors are a perfect combination and the cake was so moist and fluffy.


JamesXSophie Jfhshshdjrj
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This cake is a keeper! It's easy to make, moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Okorie David
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cake was absolutely delicious and everyone at my party loved it.


Naim Ipti
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This cake is so good! The chocolate and banana flavors go perfectly together and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Netty Reigns
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a winner. The recipe is easy to follow and the cake always turns out moist and delicious.


Abhimat Bhatta
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of chocolate, banana, and cream. It was also surprisingly easy to make.