Banana Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake (Light) Recipe

Name: Banana Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake (Light)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BANANA CAKE; 3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 egg; 1 large ripe banana, mashed; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup low-fat yogurt; CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE; 3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons cocoa; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/3 cup low-fat yogurt; FROSTING; 1 1/2 cups 5% fat ricotta cheese; 3/4 cup icing sugar; 1/4 cup cocoa; 1 banana, sliced thinly

Servings: persons

BANANA CAKE
3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 large ripe banana, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup low-fat yogurt
CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE
3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
3 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup low-fat yogurt
FROSTING
1 1/2 cups 5% fat ricotta cheese
3/4 cup icing sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 banana, sliced thinly

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0 F (180u00b0 C and spray 2 8-inch round cake pans with vegetable spray.
2
Banana Cake: Combine margarine and sugar in large bowl or food processor; mix until smooth. Add egg, banana and vanilla; mix until well-combined. In small bowl, stir together flour and baking soda; add flour mixture to banana mixture alternately with yogurt and mix just until combined. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
3
Chocolate Fudge Cake: Combine margarine, sugar and egg in large bowl; mix until well combined (mixture may look curdled). In small bowl, stir together cocoa, flour, baking soda and baking powder; add to the batter alternately with the yogurt. Mix just until combined. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
4
Frosting: Put ricotta cheese, icing sugar and cocoa in food processor; process until smooth, or beat with electric mixer.
5
Assembly: Put banana cake on serving plate; top with one-quarter of the frosting. Place banana slices over top. Put chocolate cake on top and use remaining frosting to frost sides and top.

931

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BANANA CAKE, 3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Banana Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake (Light) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Banana Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake (Light)

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions