Chocolate-Topped Banana Cake

SERVES: 18

COOK TIME: 30 Min

We're going bananas over how good this Chocolate-Topped Banana Cake tastes! It's moist, flavorful, and super simple. We think it's a great one to share with loved ones, too. So, don't let those ripe bananas go to waste - this is a must-make!

What You'll Need

1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 4 bananas)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (16-ounce) container chocolate frosting

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat sugar, butter, sour cream, and eggs until creamy. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix well. Pour into baking dish.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool. Frost cake with chocolate frosting and serve.

Notes

If you prefer to make a homemade frosting, you should check out our recipe for Creamy Chocolate Frosting.
Don't forget to garnish each slice with a couple of banana slices, for an extra-special look!