Indulge in the rich flavors of Mexico with our exquisite Mexican Chocolate Banana Skillet Cake. This delectable dessert seamlessly blends the warmth of Mexican chocolate with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. Baked to perfection in a skillet, this cake boasts a moist and tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Each bite reveals a harmonious balance of chocolatey richness and banana creaminess. As an added treat, we've included three additional delectable recipes to tantalize your taste buds. Discover the delightful combination of chocolate and banana in our luscious Chocolate Banana Bundt Cake, featuring a tender crumb and a decadent chocolate glaze. For a refreshing twist, try our Banana Cream Pie, a classic dessert with a creamy banana filling nestled in a flaky crust. And if you're craving something light and airy, whip up our scrumptious Banana Soufflé, a cloud-like dessert with a delicate banana flavor.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
MINI CHOCOLATE CAKES WITH CARAMELIZED BANANAS
This was one of my first times spreading my wings with a recipe and trying to go a bit fancy. This is a breeze to make and a delight to serve. The recipe may look intimidating but after you try it once, you'll have it down pat. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 ramekins.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool. Beat eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt on high speed until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Sift in flour; mix just until combined. Fold in chocolate mixture., Spoon batter into 8 buttered 4-oz. ramekins dusted with cocoa. Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake until a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, 12-15 minutes. Run a small knife around sides of ramekins. Invert onto cooling rack; let stand 5 minutes. Remove ramekins; place cakes on individual plates., For bananas, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss banana slices with sugar until well coated; arrange in a single layer in skillet. Do not stir bananas until bottoms are golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown, 4-5 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Place bananas on plates with cakes., For sauce, heat wine and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Whisk in chocolate. Pour over cakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
MEXICAN CHOCOLATE-BANANA MUFFINS
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Time 55m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, egg, melted butter and milk until incorporated.
- Stir the banana mixture into the dry ingredients just until blended (but do not over-mix as it could result in a tough muffin). Stir in the chopped Mexican chocolate.
- Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake the muffins until the tops are pale golden and a tester inserted into the center comes out with some melted chocolate attached but no crumbs, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer the muffins to rack to cool for 15 minutes. Then remove from the muffin tins.
CHOCOLATE BANANA CAKE
Chocolate and bananas, nothing quite tastes as yummy.
Provided by Robin
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 13x9 inch pan.
- Beat cake mix, mashed bananas, oil and eggs with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 more minutes. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 33 to 36 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Let cake cool then frost with your choice of frosting, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 334.5 mg, Sugar 21.1 g
BANANA SKILLET UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
My grandmother gave me my first cast iron skillet, and I've been cooking and baking with it ever since. Sometimes I add drained maraschino cherries to this banana skillet dessert and serve it with a ice cream. -Terri Merritts, Nashville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Prepare banana bread batter according to package directions; stir in walnuts., In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium heat; stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Add lemon juice; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Arrange bananas in a single layer over brown sugar mixture; sprinkle with coconut., Spoon prepared batter over coconut. Bake until dark golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- If you don't have a skillet, you can use a 9-inch round baking pan.
- Make sure the butter is melted and the chocolate is finely chopped before starting the recipe.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
This Mexican Chocolate Banana Skillet Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a rich chocolate flavor and a hint of banana. The cinnamon-sugar topping adds a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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