MONKEY TAIL BANANA CAKE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h8m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
6 medium-size ripe bananas, mashed
1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
Salt
1 cup chopped pecans, optional
1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
1 (13-ounce) container chocolate-hazelnut spread (recommended: Nutella)
1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray. In large bowl, cream together the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs, mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add the sifted ingredients to the batter.
  • Stir in nuts, if using, and chocolate chips. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 to 15 minutes and then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the frosting: Prepare the frosting by whipping the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until creamy. Increase the mixing speed, then slowly pour in the heavy cream and beat until smooth and thick and the frosting is the consistency of whipped cream. Store in the refrigerator until you are ready to use.
  • To assemble the cake, place 1 cake layer on a cake plate. Spread with 1/2 the container of chocolate-hazelnut spread and top with a thin layer of whipped cream cheese frosting, about 1/2 cup. Repeat with the second layer, using the remaining 1/2 of the chocolate-hazelnut spread and 1/2 cup whipped frosting.
  • Top with the final cake layer and frost or decorate with the remaining whipped frosting. Garnish, as desired.

Donna Castillo
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This was my first time making banana cake and it was a success! Thank you for the recipe.


M Naveed
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This cake is a keeper! I'll be making it for years to come.


Fords amal
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! So moist and flavorful.


uda mohammed
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My family loved this cake! Will definitely be making it again soon.


Milon Khan
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This cake was easy to make and turned out so moist and flavorful.


Zuhaib Solangi
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I'm not a big fan of banana cake, but this one was delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Kim Hunter
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The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner like me.


Md Sadin
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This cake is incredibly moist and has a wonderful flavor. Everyone who tries it loves it!


Howard Hall jr
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Used this recipe for my birthday cake and it turned out amazing! Thank you for sharing.


Puiu Alex
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a winner. It's perfect for any occasion.


pro pro d'or nod
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I can't believe I waited so long to try it!


mohammed almansoob
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My family loved this cake! They said it was the best banana cake they've ever had.


Sameer cassim
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Faria Borna
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this cake was to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems.


Phoebe Achieng
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This banana cake is a classic for a reason! It's moist, flavorful, and has just the right amount of sweetness. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.