Decadent Banana Cake with Chocolate Fudge Frosting: A Rich Twist on a Classic

Elevate your baking with this Decadent Banana Cake featuring a luxurious Chocolate Fudge Frosting. This cake takes the beloved flavors of traditional banana bread and enriches them into a sumptuous dessert. The cake itself is fluffy and moist, with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas enhanced by a hint of cinnamon and cardamom. Topped with a velvety chocolate fudge frosting, this cake is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a visual delight. Perfect for any occasion, it's a simple yet impressive dessert that comes together effortlessly.

Ingredients:

  • For the Cake:
    • 240g all-purpose flour
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 1/2 tsp baking soda
    • Optional: 1 tsp cinnamon and 1 tsp cardamom
    • 2 eggs
    • 150g semi-melted butter
    • 120g white sugar
    • 80g brown sugar
    • 2 mashed ripe bananas (about 180g)
  • For the Chocolate Fudge Frosting:
    • 200g cream cheese (room temperature)
    • 125g butter (room temperature)
    • 100g melted chocolate
    • 40g dark cocoa powder
    • 140g icing sugar (adjust for sweetness)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Cake:
    • Preheat the oven to 185°C (365°F) with a fan setting. Line a 24 cm springform pan with parchment paper.
    • In a mixing bowl, whisk together semi-melted butter and sugars. Add eggs and continue whisking on high speed for 2 minutes until fluffy.
    • Gently fold in mashed bananas and the dry ingredients until just combined.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    • Let the cake cool completely.
  2. Make Chocolate Fudge Frosting:
    • Cream together butter and icing sugar using an electric mixer for 3-4 minutes.
    • Mix in cream cheese, followed by melted chocolate and cocoa powder.
    • Whisk until you achieve a creamy texture.
  3. Decorate and Serve:
    • Spread the chocolate fudge frosting over the cooled banana cake.
    • Garnish with berries and banana slices.

Indulge in this Rich Banana Cake with Chocolate Fudge Frosting, a perfect combination of sweet, fruity flavors and decadent chocolate, ideal for satisfying your dessert cravings. 🍌🍫🍰✨

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