Chocolate Bananas Foster Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Bananas Foster Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE BANANA RUM FILLING:; 2/3 cups Brown Sugar, Packed; 4 Tablespoons Butter; 2 cups Bananas--ripe And Chopped Fine; 3/4 teaspoons Rum Extract; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon--heaping; _____; FOR THE CAKE LAYERS:; 1 package Cake Mix-chocolate Or Devil's Food-18 Oz. (no Pudding In Mix); 1 package Instant Pudding--3.9 Oz.--chocolate Or Vanilla; 2 whole Eggs; 1 cup Sour Cream; 1/2 cups Vegetable Oil; 1/2 cups Water; 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips; _____; FOR THE GANACHE:; 1 cup Cream; 12 ounces, weight Semisweet Chocolate; _____; FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:; 1 package Cream Cheese (8 Oz. Softened); 1 stick Unsalted Butter, Softened (1/2 Cup); 5 ounces, weight Powdered Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla

Servings: persons

FOR THE BANANA RUM FILLING:
2/3 cups Brown Sugar, Packed
4 Tablespoons Butter
2 cups Bananas--ripe And Chopped Fine
3/4 teaspoons Rum Extract
1/4 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon--heaping
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FOR THE CAKE LAYERS:
1 package Cake Mix-chocolate Or Devil's Food-18 Oz. (no Pudding In Mix)
1 package Instant Pudding--3.9 Oz.--chocolate Or Vanilla
2 whole Eggs
1 cup Sour Cream
1/2 cups Vegetable Oil
1/2 cups Water
1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
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FOR THE GANACHE:
1 cup Cream
12 ounces, weight Semisweet Chocolate
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FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 package Cream Cheese (8 Oz. Softened)
1 stick Unsalted Butter, Softened (1/2 Cup)
5 ounces, weight Powdered Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla

1
For the filling: In a small saucepan combine the brown sugar and the butter. Cook on medium heat, stirring, until butter is melted and ingredients are well incorporated. Add the chopped bananas, rum extract, and cinnamon. Cook 5 more minutes on medium-low, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool completely.
2
For the cake: In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil, and water. Mix on medium speed until well blended (batter will be thick). Pour equally between three greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. (I use a parchment circle in the bottom of each pan. Sprinkle each layer with 1/3 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
3
Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until toothpick in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
4
For the ganache: Heat the cream in a small saucepan until just barely boiling. Remove from heat and add 12 ounces semisweet chocolate. Let sit 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Cover and set aside to cool.
5
For the frosting: Cream together the softened cream cheese and the softened butter. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat well. Frosting will be quite soft. Reserve 1/3 cup and set aside.
6
For the assembly: Place one cake layer on your serving platter or cake round. Spread half of the remaining (non-reserved) cream cheese frosting on top of this layer. Spread half of the cooled banana mixture on top of that to within 1/2 inch of the sides of the cake. Top with the second cake layer. Spread with remaining (non-reserved) cream cheese frosting and top with remaining banana mixture. Top with the last cake layer. Frost the top and sides of the third layer with the chocolate ganache. Garnish with the reserved cream cheese frosting. Refrigerate until chocolate is set. Once it is set, serve it! Refrigerate leftover cake.
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**You can use 8-inch cake pans. Just adjust baking time if needed. If you only have two pans, refrigerate one third of the batter while first two layers bake. Bake last third in a cleaned and greased pan.

2760

kcal

Calories

190

Fat

244

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE BANANA RUM FILLING:, 2/3 cups Brown Sugar, Packed, 4 Tablespoons Butter, 2 cups Bananas--ripe And Chopped Fine, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Bananas Foster 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.

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Chocolate Bananas Foster Cake

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