Best 8 Moms Banana Devils Food Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey with Mom's Banana Devil's Food Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic cake is elevated with the addition of ripe bananas, resulting in a moist and tender crumb that melts in your mouth. The rich chocolate frosting adds a layer of decadence, perfectly complementing the banana's natural sweetness.

This article presents a comprehensive guide to creating this delightful dessert, featuring three distinct recipes: the classic Mom's Banana Devil's Food Cake, a delightful gluten-free variation, and a charming mini bundt cake version. Each recipe is meticulously detailed, ensuring that bakers of all skill levels can achieve perfect results.

The classic Mom's Banana Devil's Food Cake recipe embodies the essence of this timeless dessert. With straightforward instructions and readily available ingredients, this recipe yields a cake that is both visually stunning and incredibly delicious.

For those with gluten sensitivities, the gluten-free adaptation offers a delectable alternative without compromising taste or texture. This recipe utilizes almond flour and coconut flour to achieve a moist and flavorful cake that is equally satisfying.

Adding a touch of whimsy, the mini bundt cake version transforms this classic into bite-sized treats. These individual cakes are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying as a sweet snack.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, this article provides the perfect roadmap to creating Mom's Banana Devil's Food Cake. With its moist texture, rich chocolate frosting, and irresistible banana flavor, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a baking adventure that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA DEVILS FOOD CAKE



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Easy as it gets....start with a devils food cake mix with bananas added for a unique taste. Goes together in a jif!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package devil's food cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1/2 cup flour
1 1/4 cups water
4 eggs
1/2 cup oil
3 large bananas, mashed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 10" tube pan.
  • Combine cake mix, pudding mix and flour in large mixing bowl.
  • Add water, eggs, oil and blend, then beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
  • Stir in bananas.
  • Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until tests done.
  • Cool for 1 hour in pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 502.5, Carbohydrate 51, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 25.3, Protein 5.8

DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

15 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pans
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup nonalkalized cocoa powder (not Dutch-processed)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • To make the frosting: Put the chocolate in a large heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a boil. Pour the cream over the chocolate, move the bowl gently to let the cream settle. Set the mixture aside until softened, about 4 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Cover the surface of the frosting with plastic wrap. Set aside and let set up at room temperature, about 2 hours.
  • To make the cake: Set a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with a circle of parchment or wax paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter at medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Increase the speed to medium-high and slowly add the sugar. Continue beating until light and smooth, about 4 minutes. Turn the mixer off and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the cocoa powder and vanilla and beat at medium speed for 1 minute more. (Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl again, if needed.) With the mixer running at medium-low speed, add the eggs, one at a time, beating for 1 minute between each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Combine the water and milk in a saucepan and bring just to a boil. Remove from the heat.
  • With the mixer at low speed, add the flour mixture, about a 1/4 cup at a time. Carefully pour the hot liquid into the batter. Remove the bowl from the mixer and, using a large rubber spatula, finish combining the batter until smooth. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Lightly drop each pan onto the counter to settle the batter.
  • Set the pans on the middle rack in the oven. Bake until the cakes begin to pull away from the sides of the pans and the center springs back when touched lightly, about 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool the cakes, in the pans, on a rack for 10 minutes. Turn the cake layers out of the pans and cool on the rack. (If not assembling the cake right away, wrap the layers in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 1 day, or freeze for up to 2 months.)
  • Assemble the Devil's Food Cake. Place 1 cake layer upside-down on a cake stand or flat plate. Scoop about 1/3 of the icing onto the center of the layer. Using a large, offset spatula, spread the icing evenly over the layer to the edges. Place the other cake layer, rounded-side up, on top. Evenly spread half of the remaining icing over the top, spreading any excess icing down the sides. Spread the remaining icing around the sides of the cake. Use the tip of the offset spatula to make a swirling pattern in the icing. Serve. Store under a cake dome or loosely wrapped with plastic, at room temperature, for up to 2 days.
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MOM'S BANANA DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE



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Make and share this Mom's Banana Devil's Food Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sam 3

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup shortening or 1/2 cup lard
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup mashed ripe banana
2 ounces baking chocolate, melted and cooled
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
  • Cram shortening, add sugar and cream together until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add banana pulp, then melted chocolate.
  • Combine milk and vanilla.
  • Add dry ingredients alternatly with milk mixture to the creamed mixture, beat well.
  • Pour into a greased 9x13 pan, bake at 350F for 45 minutes.

MOM'S FRESH BANANA CAKE



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Letting mashed bananas sit overnight enhances the banana flavor in this easy to make cake. It has the flavor of banana bread, but a texture more like a carrot cake. We loved the cream cheese frosting on top. Tangy and sweet, it's perfect with the banana cake.

Provided by Angela Gray

Categories     Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c sugar
1/2 c butter or margarine
3 large bananas
2 eggs
1 tsp baking soda
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1 pkg cream cheese, softened, 3 oz
1 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
1 dash(es) salt

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Puree the bananas and let sit overnight. You may use them immediately but the overnight sit ripens the bananas to perfection.
  • 2. Add baking soda to the pureed banana mixture. Set aside.
  • 3. Cream sugar and butter.
  • 4. Add eggs one at a time.
  • 5. Add flour slowly.
  • 6. Add banana mixture to the creamed mixture. Mix just until incorporated. DO NOT OVERMIX.
  • 7. Pour into a greased 13x9 pan.
  • 8. Bake for 30 min or just until golden brown. Be careful not to over bake.
  • 9. For the cream cheese frosting, blend cream cheese, milk, vanilla, and salt. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until frosting is smooth and creamy. Check that it is of spreading consistency. If too thick add another 1 tsp of milk until it is the right consistency.
  • 10. Frost the cake. Sprinkle lightly with chopped pecans.

MOMS DEVILS FOOD CAKE



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This was my Moms "Go To" cake for most everything. Birthdays, bake-sales etc. She made cup cakes by the hundreds and when my own boys had bake sales at school to raise money for their prom/s, I made them. I always made two double batches and the boys laughed because THEIR goods were gone first...Mom's old handwritten recipe I...

Provided by Dutch Reyveld

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c all purpose flour
SIFT TOGETHER
1 c sugar (i use splenda blend)
1/2 c hershey's cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
4 Tbsp crisco or shortening
1 c boiling water
1 tsp baking soda
THEN ADD
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 beaten egg

Steps:

  • 1. Make a hole in the sifted ingredients, add 4TBs Crisco...Pour 1C. BOILING water to which 1tsp Baking soda has been added into the ingredients. Mix but DO NOT beat, then add:
  • 2. 1tsp Vanilla Extract 1 Beaten Egg
  • 3. Mix in, but don't beat.
  • 4. Bake 35~45min at 350^ Makes about 1 1/2 dozen cup cakes or small sheet cake. Double for 3 dozen cup cakes or large pan.

MOM'S BANANA CAKE



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My mom has been making this banana cake all her married life. It's one of our family's favorites. It just says "home". Super easy & delicious!

Provided by Nannygwyn

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, room temp
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup milk
2 bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Beat together butter & sugar.
  • Add egg.
  • Mix together flour, soda & baking powder. Add to sugar mixture.
  • Add milk.
  • Add bananas & vanilla.
  • Bake in greased baking dish (I use square Corning ware dish) for 20-30 minute Frost with homemade powder sugar frosting, cream cheese frosting or vanilla. Hope you enjoy :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.2, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 56.6, Sodium 324.1, Carbohydrate 56.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 28.7, Protein 5.1

BANANA PUDDING CAKE



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I love to make cakes, and my family loves banana pudding. One day while brainstorming in the kitchen, I came up with this banana pudding cake recipe to combine the two. My family and friends can't get enough of it! If you are pressed for time, you may substitute whipped topping for the homemade sweetened whipped cream. -Tiffany Barbee, Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package yellow cake mix
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers
FILLING:
1 cup cold 2% milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant banana cream pudding mix
WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Sliced ripe bananas, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. Combine the first 5 ingredients; beat on low speed until moistened, about 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes; stir in mashed banana. Spread 1/2 cup batter into each prepared pan. Arrange 2 cups vanilla wafers on batter (1 cup per pan), flat side up. Gently spread remaining batter over wafers. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Whisk milk and pudding mix 2 minutes. Let stand until soft-set, 2 minutes. Meanwhile, in a chilled large bowl and using chilled beaters, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until soft peaks form. , Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with pudding mixture. Top with second cake layer. Spread sweetened whipped cream over top and sides of cake. Crush 1 cup vanilla wafers and press onto sides of cake. Garnish with remaining whole vanilla wafers and, if desired, sliced bananas. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HOMEMADE DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE



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This was my mother's recipe and has been our favorite for many years. My husband and I have been married 47 years and have three children and five grandchildren.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 cups sugar, divided
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups whole milk, divided
3/4 cup shortening
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In the top of a double boiler, combine cocoa and 1 cup sugar. Beat 1 egg; add to double boiler. Add 1 cup milk; cook until thick and smooth. Set aside to cool. , Meanwhile, cream shortening and remaining sugar in a large bowl. Add remaining eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. , Sift together flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with remaining milk to creamed mixture. Add vanilla and cooled cocoa mixture; beat thoroughly. Pour into two greased 8- or 9-in. round baking pans. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. Frost with your favorite seven-minute or fudge icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • To achieve a moist and fluffy cake, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
  • Use ripe bananas for an intense banana flavor and added sweetness.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a dense and dry cake.
  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pan thoroughly.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

Conclusion:

With its moist and fluffy texture, intense banana flavor, and rich chocolate frosting, this Mom's Banana Devil's Food Cake is a true classic. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's bake a cake that will transport you to chocolatey-banana heaven!

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