Banana Cake with Fudge Frosting

Health score
2%
Banana Cake with Fudge Frosting
110 min.
15
379kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful Banana Cake topped with rich Fudge Frosting, a dessert that promises to be the star of any gathering! This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for banana lovers, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a luscious chocolatey frosting that will leave everyone craving more.

With a preparation time of just 110 minutes, this cake serves 15 people, making it an ideal choice for parties, family gatherings, or simply a cozy night in. The combination of all-purpose flour, baking soda, and a hint of cinnamon creates a tender crumb, while the addition of buttermilk ensures a moist texture that melts in your mouth. The cake is easy to whip up, requiring only a few simple steps, and the result is a beautifully baked treat that looks as good as it tastes.

The crowning glory of this dessert is the decadent fudge frosting, made with unsweetened cocoa, butter, and a touch of corn syrup for that perfect glossy finish. It’s the ideal complement to the banana cake, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to treat yourself, this Banana Cake with Fudge Frosting is sure to impress and satisfy. Get ready to share this scrumptious dessert with friends and family, and watch as it disappears in no time!

Ingredients

  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk 
  • cup bananas mashed ( 2 large)
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • tablespoons plus light
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Pour into pan.
  4. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  5. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix 1 cup granulated sugar and the cocoa. Stir in milk, 1/4 cup butter and the corn syrup.
  6. 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.
  7. Spread Fudge Frosting on cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories379kcal
Protein3.97%
Fat39.11%
Carbs56.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.2
Glycemic Load
30.17
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
6.2095652520657%

Flavonoids

Catechin
2.77mg
Epicatechin
5.63mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:378.58kcal
18.93%
Fat:17.01g
26.17%
Saturated Fat:3.92g
24.5%
Carbohydrates:55.7g
18.57%
Net Carbohydrates:53.76g
19.55%
Sugar:39.49g
43.88%
Cholesterol:23.68mg
7.89%
Sodium:349.79mg
15.21%
Alcohol:0.18g
100%
Alcohol %:0.2%
100%
Caffeine:6.59mg
2.2%
Protein:3.88g
7.77%
Vitamin A:744.5IU
14.89%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.04%
Selenium:8.69µg
12.42%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.14%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.77%
Folate:37.77µg
9.44%
Fiber:1.94g
7.74%
Copper:0.15mg
7.69%
Iron:1.34mg
7.45%
Phosphorus:73.4mg
7.34%
Magnesium:25.2mg
6.3%
Vitamin B3:1.17mg
5.87%
Vitamin E:0.69mg
4.58%
Potassium:155.96mg
4.46%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.28%
Calcium:36.56mg
3.66%
Zinc:0.49mg
3.28%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
2.97%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.53%
Vitamin D:0.31µg
2.07%
Vitamin C:1.35mg
1.63%