Double Chocolate Banana Layer Cake

This Double Chocolate Banana Layer Cake combines the richness of chocolate with the natural sweetness and moisture of ripe bananas, creating an ultra-soft, flavorful cake that stays tender for days. With chocolate chips folded into the batter and a silky chocolate cream frosting layered on top, this cake is a perfect balance of decadence and comfort. Each bite delivers deep cocoa notes, banana aroma, and a smooth, creamy finish—ideal for celebrations or any time a chocolate craving strikes.

Ingredients

⭐ Cake Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups flour (220 g)
• ¾ cup cocoa powder (60 g)
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 large, very ripe bananas, mashed (~1 ¼ cups)
• 1 cup sugar (200 g)
• ½ cup brown sugar (100 g)
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup yogurt or sour cream
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup hot water or hot coffee
• 1 cup chocolate chips

🍫 For the Chocolate Cream

• 200 g butter (at room temperature)
• 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 100 g melted dark chocolate (cooled)
• 4–6 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
  

  Preparation