This cake combines the natural sweetness and moistness of ripe bananas with the indulgent richness of double chocolate. It’s a beautiful balance of flavor and texture: fluffy yet dense, sweet but not overpowering, and absolutely bursting with chocolate goodness in every bite.
Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just a weekend baking project, this cake is a showstopper on any dessert table.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Chocolate Banana Cake:
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
For the Chocolate Frosting:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3½ cups powdered sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
For Garnish:
• Chocolate shavings
• Banana slices
