Double Chocolate Banana Layer Cake

Double Chocolate Banana Layer Cake

Introduction

Get ready for a show-stopping dessert with this Double Chocolate Banana Layer Cake! Moist chocolate cake layers are infused with ripe banana flavor and layered with rich chocolate frosting, creating a perfect harmony of fruity sweetness and decadent chocolate. Each slice is soft, fudgy, and deeply chocolatey, making it ideal for birthdays, special celebrations, or any day when you crave a dessert that feels both indulgent and comforting.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Banana Cake Layers:

• 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
• 50 g (½ cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 115 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
• 240 g (1 cup) mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
• 120 ml (½ cup) buttermilk

For the Chocolate Frosting:

• 230 g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 200 g (1 ½ cups) powdered sugar
• 75 g (¾ cup) cocoa powder
• 60 ml (¼ cup) heavy cream
• 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Optional Decoration:

• Chocolate shavings, banana slices, or chocolate chips

Directions