Chocolate-Banana Heaven Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Banana Heaven Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix (not pudding in the mix variety); 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1-3/4 cups mashed fully ripe bananas (about 4); 1 cup prepared MAXWELL HOUSE Instant Coffee, cooled; 3 eggs; 1/3 cup water; 1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided; 1 tsp. MAXWELL HOUSE Instant Coffee; 2 Tbsp. milk, warmed; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans

Servings: persons

1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix (not pudding in the mix variety)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1-3/4 cups mashed fully ripe bananas (about 4)
1 cup prepared MAXWELL HOUSE Instant Coffee, cooled
3 eggs
1/3 cup water
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
1 tsp. MAXWELL HOUSE Instant Coffee
2 Tbsp. milk, warmed
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Spray 2 (9-inch) round pans with cooking spray; dust with flour.
3
Cover bottoms with waxed paper.
4
Beat first 6 ingredients in large bowl with mixer until blended; pour evenly into prepared pans.
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Bake 30 to 35 min.
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or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.
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Cool 10 min.
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; remove from pans to wire racks.
9
Immediately remove waxed paper.
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Cool cakes completely.
11
Meanwhile, make chocolate curls from 1 oz.
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chocolate.
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(See tip.)
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Melt remaining chocolate as directed on package.
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Dissolve 1 tsp.
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instant coffee in warm milk.
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Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with mixer until creamy.
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Add melted chocolate and milk mixture; mix well.
19
Gradually beat in powdered sugar.
20
Fill and frost cake layers with cream cheese frosting.
21
Immediately press nuts into frosting on side of cake.
22
Top cake with chocolate curls.

1202

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

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.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix (not pudding in the mix variety), 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1-3/4 cups mashed fully ripe bananas (about 4), 1 cup prepared MAXWELL HOUSE Instant Coffee, cooled, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Banana Heaven Cake 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.

Chocolate-Banana Heaven Cake

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