Chocolate Banana Heaven Cake
Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of our Chocolate Banana Heaven Cake, a heavenly dessert that beautifully combines rich chocolate, the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, and a creamy filling that’s sure to impress your guests. This recipe is perfect for large gatherings and offers a tropical twist that makes it a must-try for any dessert lover. Make and share this treat from lovewithrecipes.com!
Recipe Details
- Category: Dessert
- Servings: 16
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Aggregated Rating: 4.5 (based on 2 reviews)
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 341 |
| Total Fat | 17.1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Cholesterol | 57.1 mg |
| Sodium | 325.9 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 47.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g |
| Sugars | 29.9 g |
| Protein | 6.1 g |
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cup cocoa powder |
| ½ | Cup eggs (about 3 large eggs) |
| 3 | Cups prepared coffee |
| 1 | Cup water |
| ⅓ | Cup ripe bananas (mashed) |
| 3 | Teaspoons instant coffee |
| 1 | Cup milk |
| 1 | Package Philadelphia Cream Cheese |
| 2 | Cups powdered sugar |
| 1 | Cup chopped pecans |
| 1 | Cup chocolate curls (for garnish) |
Instructions
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Preheat and Prepare: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, ensuring they are well coated to prevent sticking. Line the bottoms of the pans with wax paper for an easy release after baking.
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Mix the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cake mix and cocoa powder until thoroughly combined. Add the eggs, prepared coffee, water, and mashed bananas, then beat with an electric mixer on low speed for about 30 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl frequently.
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Beat and Pour: Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat the batter for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring everything is well blended. Once mixed, pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
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Bake the Cake: Place the cake pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool the Layers: After baking, let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Carefully remove them from the pans and peel off the wax paper. Allow the cake layers to cool completely on wire racks.
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Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon of instant coffee in warm milk. In another bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese on medium speed until it becomes creamy. Gradually add the milk mixture and beat for an additional 2 minutes until fully combined. Next, blend in the melted chocolate until smooth.
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Finish the Frosting: Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar into the cream cheese mixture, beating until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
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Assemble the Cake: Once the cake layers are completely cooled, use the cream cheese frosting to fill between the layers and frost the top and sides of the cake. For an elegant finish, press chopped pecans into the frosting along the sides.
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Garnish: To add a decorative touch, garnish the top of the cake with chocolate curls. To make the chocolate curls, gently heat a square of semi-sweet chocolate in the microwave for a few seconds. Hold the chocolate square in your hand and use a vegetable peeler to draw along the flat bottom, creating curls that can be placed on top of the cake.
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Serve and Enjoy: Slice the Chocolate Banana Heaven Cake, serve it to your guests, and watch their faces light up with delight as they enjoy this decadent dessert!
Keywords
Tropical Fruits, Fruit, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven
