Best 5 Banana Cake With Fudge Frosting Recipes

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**Banana cake with fudge frosting:** A delightful classic, our moist and fluffy banana cake is studded with ripe bananas and topped with a rich, decadent fudge frosting. This classic recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, potluck, or afternoon snack. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to be a hit with bakers of all skill levels.

**Additional recipes included in the article:**

* **Easy banana bread:** A quick and simple loaf cake made with mashed bananas, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or weekend brunches.

* **Banana muffins:** These individual-sized treats are perfect for on-the-go breakfasts or snacks. Made with a combination of mashed bananas and chopped walnuts, these muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day.

* **Banana cupcakes:** These festive cupcakes are perfect for birthday parties or any special occasion. Topped with a fluffy vanilla buttercream frosting, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.

* **Banana cream pie:** This classic pie features a creamy banana pudding filling nestled in a flaky pie crust. Topped with whipped cream and sliced bananas, this pie is a showstopping dessert that is sure to impress your guests.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BANANA FUDGE CAKE



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You'll love the banana flavor throughout this moist, fudgy cake and fluffy frosting from Jan Gregory of Bethel, Ohio. "This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law. It's a favorite at family gatherings," Jan reports.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package chocolate fudge cake mix (regular size)
1 large ripe banana, mashed
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup water
5-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 small ripe banana, mashed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, prepare cake mix according to package directions, omitting 1/4 cup of the water. Beat on low speed until moistened. Add banana; beat on high for 2 minutes. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely. , In a large saucepan, add butter and water. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted; stir until combined and set aside. , In a large bowl, combine 4 cups confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Add the butter mixture, banana and vanilla; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining sugar until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Frost the cake.

Nutrition Facts :

BANANA CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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I always requested banana cake with fudge frosting for my birthday. Mom's recipe is attached to my fridge-and my heart. It's funny how many memories live on in a stained handwritten recipe card. On a more practical note: It's important to make sure the whipped cream cheese is truly at room temperature before you use it. If not, it chills the softened butter and makes for lumpy frosting. -Jeanne Ambrose, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 large)
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup chopped unsalted pistachios, toasted
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
2 containers (8 ounces each) whipped cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup baking cocoa
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional chopped unsalted pistachios, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in 3/4 cup pistachios., Transfer to two greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. Bake 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add cocoa; mix until blended. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread top with 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake. Spread top and sides with 2 cups frosting. Press pistachios into sides of cake if desired., Cut a small hole in the corner of a large pastry or plastic bag; insert #127 petal pastry tip. Fill the bag with remaining frosting. Pipe concentric circles of frosting over top of cake. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until frosting is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Fat 28g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BANANA CAKE WITH FUDGE FROSTING



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This is my favorite way to use up old bananas! Its an easy way to make a moist cake with a great fudgy topping. From my local church's cookbook.

Provided by jcwchicago2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2/3 cup margarine, softened
1 2/3 cups sugar
3 eggs
3 bananas, mashed
2 cups flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degree. Grease and flour a 9x13 pan. Cream margarine and sugar, add eggs and beat until fluffy. Add bananas. Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add buttermilk, then add dry ingredients. Beat on low speed until combined, then on high speed for 3 minutes. Pour into pan. Bake 45 - 50 minutes. Cool.
  • Frosting: While cake is baking, mix sugar and cocoa in 2-qt saucepan. Stir in milk, margarine and corn syrup. Heat to boiling, stirring often. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring often. Cool. Stir in vanilla and sugar. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.5, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 48, Sodium 381.9, Carbohydrate 79.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 57.6, Protein 5.1

BANANA CAKE WITH FUDGE FROSTING



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Homemade cake and frosting? It doesn't get any better!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 large)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with shortening. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat 1 cup sugar and 1 cup butter with electric mixer on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy. Beat in eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk until smooth. Stir in bananas. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix 1 cup granulated sugar and the cocoa. Stir in milk, 1/4 cup butter and the corn syrup. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Boil 3 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Beat in powdered sugar and 1 teaspoom vanilla with spoon until smooth and spreadable. Spread Fudge Frosting on cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg

BANANA CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING



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This is a very moist cake. I have been requested to bring this to every pot luck we have at work. The cake is also very good without frosting, or sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Provided by IamEarnie

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 9X13 pan, 18-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
4 large very ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup milk
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar, well packed
1/4 cup hot milk
3 1/4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cream margarine, sugar and eggs until fluffy.
  • Stir in mashed bananas and milk.
  • Combine flour, soda and salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to banana mixture and blend thoroughly.
  • Pour batter into greased and lightly floured 9X13 pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 min or until done.
  • Cool and top with Penuche Caramel Frosting.
  • Penuche Caramel Frosting:.
  • Boil butter, brown sugar and milk over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Beat in powdered sugar until you obtain the desired consistency.
  • Pour over cake and spread.

Tips:

  • Make sure your bananas are ripe and spotty. This will give your cake a sweeter, more intense banana flavor.
  • Use a fork or potato masher to mash the bananas until they are smooth. This will help them blend into the cake batter more easily.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will prevent the cake from being underbaked or overbaked.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • If you don't have time to make the fudge frosting, you can use a store-bought frosting instead.

Conclusion:

This banana cake with fudge frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and decadent. Follow the tips above to make sure your cake turns out perfectly.

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