🍫 Double Chocolate Banana Layer Cake 🍌

📝 Ingredients (Makes 8-10 slices):

For the cake:

🔹 3 ripe bananas, mashed

🔹 2 cups all-purpose flour

🔹 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

🔹 1 1/2 tsp baking soda

🔹 1/2 tsp salt

🔹 1 cup granulated sugar

🔹 1/2 cup brown sugar

🔹 2 large eggs

🔹 1/2 cup vegetable oil

🔹 1 cup buttermilk

🔹 1 tsp vanilla extract

🔹 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

For the chocolate frosting:

🔹 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

🔹 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

🔹 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

🔹 1/4 cup heavy cream (plus more if needed)

🔹 1 tsp vanilla extract

🔹 Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Make the Cake Batter:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix mashed bananas, both sugars, eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips.

2️⃣ Bake the Cakes:

Divide batter evenly into the pans. Bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

3️⃣ Make the Frosting:

Beat softened butter until creamy. Add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and heavy cream. Beat until fluffy, adding more cream if needed for spreading consistency.

4️⃣ Assemble the Cake:

Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting on top. Add the second cake layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake generously.

5️⃣ Decorate & Serve:

Top with extra chocolate chips, banana slices, or a drizzle of melted chocolate for an extra touch.

✨ Pro Tip: Chill the cake for 30 minutes before slicing for clean, perfect layers!