Embrace the indulgence of this Decadent Chocolate Banana Layer Cake, where rich chocolate layers meet the freshness of bananas, all encased in a luxurious whipped cream and topped with a silky chocolate glaze.
Ingredients for the Cake:
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons soft butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups wheat flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon chocolate drops
For the Filling:
- 3 cups whipped cream
- 4 packets whipped cream stabilizer
- 1-2 ripe bananas
For the Topping:
- 3.5 ounces dark chocolate
- A little less than 1/2 cup whipped cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
Additionally:
- 1-2 whole bananas for layering
- White chocolate shavings and banana slices for decoration
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) with the fan setting. Cream butter and sugar in a bowl until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each.
- Mix flour, cocoa, and baking powder. Alternately add this to the butter mixture with the milk. Fold in vanilla and chocolate drops.
- Pour into an 18cm cake tin and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool and slice into three layers.
- For the filling, whip the cream with stabilizer. Cut one of the bananas in half and place on the bottom cake layer. Cover with cream and add the next layer. Repeat and top with the final layer.
- Frost the cake with the remaining cream and chill in the fridge until firm.
For the Chocolate Glaze:
- Heat the cream and butter without boiling. Pour over the chocolate pieces. Stir until smooth and let cool.
- Pour the cooled chocolate glaze over the chilled cake, creating a drip effect.
- Decorate with banana slices and white chocolate shavings.
This Decadent Chocolate Banana Layer Cake combines the comforting flavor of bananas with the richness of chocolate, making it a perfect celebration cake or a treat for a special occasion. Enjoy every bite of this heavenly dessert! 🍫🍌🍰
