💕Double Chocolate Banana Layer Cake💕
Moist, rich, and bursting with banana-chocolate goodness—this is the layer cake dreams are made of!
If you’re a fan of banana bread and chocolate cake, this recipe is your perfect match! This Double Chocolate Banana Layer Cake is soft, deeply chocolatey, and infused with sweet ripe bananas. It’s layered with a luscious chocolate frosting that’s whipped to creamy perfection, then topped with elegant chocolate shavings and fresh banana slices.
Whether it’s for a birthday, brunch, or simply a treat-yourself kind of day, this cake is guaranteed to turn heads and win hearts!
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Banana Cake:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Garnish:
- Chocolate shavings
- Banana slices
How to Make It
1. Prepare the Cake Layers
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until well combined. Stir in the mashed bananas.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
2. Make the Chocolate Frosting
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low speed to combine.
- Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, then beat until smooth, creamy, and spreadable. Add more cream as needed for desired consistency.
3. Assemble the Cake
- Place one cake layer on your serving plate or cake stand. Spread a thick, even layer of frosting on top.
- Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake generously.
- Decorate with chocolate shavings and banana slices for a beautiful, mouthwatering finish.
4. Chill & Serve
Let the assembled cake rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before slicing. This helps the layers set and makes for cleaner cuts!
Tips & Tricks
- Make Ahead: Bake the cake layers a day ahead and refrigerate or freeze for easier frosting.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Add fresh banana slices just before serving for the best look!
- Add a Twist: Mix in chocolate chips or a handful of walnuts for extra texture and richness.
Why You’ll Love It
- Ultra-moist from ripe bananas and buttermilk
- Deep, rich chocolate flavor in both cake and frosting
- Showstopper presentation with simple garnishes
- Perfect balance of sweetness and cocoa
Tag a fellow chocolate lover you’d share this with, or save it for your next celebration!
With love and extra frosting,
Happy baking!
