MONKEY TAIL BANANA CAKE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h8m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
6 medium-size ripe bananas, mashed
1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
Salt
1 cup chopped pecans, optional
1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
1 (13-ounce) container chocolate-hazelnut spread (recommended: Nutella)
1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray. In large bowl, cream together the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs, mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add the sifted ingredients to the batter.
  • Stir in nuts, if using, and chocolate chips. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 to 15 minutes and then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the frosting: Prepare the frosting by whipping the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until creamy. Increase the mixing speed, then slowly pour in the heavy cream and beat until smooth and thick and the frosting is the consistency of whipped cream. Store in the refrigerator until you are ready to use.
  • To assemble the cake, place 1 cake layer on a cake plate. Spread with 1/2 the container of chocolate-hazelnut spread and top with a thin layer of whipped cream cheese frosting, about 1/2 cup. Repeat with the second layer, using the remaining 1/2 of the chocolate-hazelnut spread and 1/2 cup whipped frosting.
  • Top with the final cake layer and frost or decorate with the remaining whipped frosting. Garnish, as desired.

Mia Minichiello
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This cake is a must-try for any baker. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Love Austine
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


SN CRAFT
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This cake is delicious! The banana flavor is strong and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement.


Brandi Riddle
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the cake turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Felix 2nd IG account Eni
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I made this cake for my friends and they loved it. It was a big hit!


Alex Vasov
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This cake is so good! The banana flavor is perfect and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Fatmah khamis Muhammed
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Keva Marron
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This recipe is a must-try for any banana lover. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement.


Prince Sanusi
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This cake is a family favorite. We make it for every birthday and special occasion. It's always a hit!


Shelby Puckett
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


LA MODEL
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


basheer abdul khader
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Bradley Nyathi
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfect. I love that it's not too sweet, and the banana flavor is just right.


Muhammad YahaYa
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I'm not usually a fan of banana cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Jade Wrigley
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This recipe brought back so many childhood memories. My grandma used to make this cake all the time, and I loved it. The smell of the bananas baking in the oven is like a warm hug.


kasra safari
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the moist texture and the delicious banana flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.