Chocolate Banana Whipped Cream Cake
📜 Collection: Gail Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A decadent three-layer chocolate cake filled with whole bananas and a generous amount of real whipped cream, then frosted with more whipped cream and a sprinkle of shaved chocolate.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mins | 35 mins | 1 hour | 1 3-layer cake |
🔪 Key Equipment
- mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- serving platter
- offset spatula
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 recipe | Chocolate Cake | three-layer, baked and cooled |
| 3-4 | Bananas | whole, ripe but firm, peeled |
| 3-4 Cups | Whipped Cream | sweetened, freshly whipped |
| As needed | Chocolate | shaved, for garnish (optional) |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Components
- Bake your favorite 1 recipe three-layer chocolate cake and allow the layers to cool completely. Prepare your sweetened whipped cream by beating heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Step 2: Assemble Layer 1
- Place the bottom chocolate cake layer on your serving plate. Peel and arrange the 3-4 bananas on top, leaving a little space between them.
- Cover the bananas and the entire first chocolate cake layer with a generous amount of whipped cream until smooth and covered.
Step 3: Assemble Layer 2 and 3
- Carefully place the second chocolate cake layer on top. Cover this layer with just whipped cream.
- Place the third and final chocolate cake layer on top. Frost the entire chocolate cake—top and sides—with the remaining whipped cream until evenly coated.
Step 4: Garnish and Chill
- Decorate the top with shaved chocolate, if desired. Keep refrigerated until chilled and ready to serve.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the assembled cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before serving.
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