Mom's Banana Devil's Food Cake

Indulge in the nostalgic charm of "Mom's Banana Devil's Food Cake," a decadently moist dessert that brings a creative twist to classic chocolate cake. This recipe combines the rich flavor of cocoa powder with the natural sweetness of ripe mashed bananas, creating a perfectly tender crumb that melts in your mouth. A splash of buttermilk enhances the cake's velvety texture, while a gentle pour of boiling water ensures undoubted softness. Layered with luscious chocolate frosting, this cake is the epitome of comfort and indulgence, perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Easy to make in just under an hour, this crowd-pleaser will have everyone reaching for seconds. Whether you're a banana lover or a chocolate enthusiast, this dessert offers the best of both worlds in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 3 whole eggs
• 1 cups ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 cups boiling water
• 2 cups chocolate frosting (optional, store-bought or homemade)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy, using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

Step 4

Add eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 5

Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.

Step 7

Slowly pour in the boiling water and stir gently until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.

Step 8

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Once the cakes are fully cooled, spread your chocolate frosting between the layers, over the top, and around the sides as desired.

Step 12

Slice, serve, and enjoy your Mom's Banana Devil's Food Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1982.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5678.1

Total Fat 214.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 111.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 843.2mg	0%
Sodium 4511.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 896.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.0g	0%
Total Sugars 650.2g
Protein 70.8g	0%

Vitamin D 249.9IU	0%
Calcium 650.0mg	0%
Iron 28.6mg	0%
Potassium 3093.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.3%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 61.8%