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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. 🍌🍫🍰✨