Banana Fudge Cake

Name: Banana Fudge Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12-15 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package chocolate fudge cake mix (regular size); 1 large ripe banana, mashed; FROSTING:; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup water; 5-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 small ripe banana, mashed; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

You'll love the banana flavor throughout this moist, fudgy cake and fluffy frosting from Jan Gregory of Bethel, Ohio. "This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law. It's a favorite at family gatherings," Jan reports.

Ingredients

1 package chocolate fudge cake mix (regular size)
1 large ripe banana, mashed
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup water
5-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 small ripe banana, mashed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a large bowl, prepare cake mix according to package directions, omitting 1/4 cup of the water. Beat on low speed until moistened. Add banana; beat on high for 2 minutes.
Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
In a large saucepan, add butter and water. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted; stir until combined and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine 4 cups confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Add the butter mixture, banana and vanilla; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining sugar until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Frost the cake.

Originally published as Banana Fudge Cake in Quick Cooking September/October 1998

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squeakymouse

Oct 19, 2014

The cake was delicious but the frosting has problems. Tastes great but too much liquid. Next time I'll omit the water & will use softened butter. I had to add at least 2 more cups of sugar & doubled the cocoa. Too sweet & still too soft.
Julia Kristine

Feb 28, 2013

I don't give this cake any stars, I am a scratch baker, don't know what came over me to try this, it taste's nothing like homemade, their is a difference, the frosting is Waaaaaay to sweet, and I put way more confection. sugar than suggested, I am going to put this cake down the disposal, I will stick with what I know to be delish. I have had many delicious recipe's from this site, this is not one of them. AND, it looks nothing like the picture. If anyone wants to try it, you go ahead, I want to read your review.
DorothyShaw

May 2, 2012

It tastes so good and the banana makes it moist and I was impressed and so will my family. Thanks for sharing, Jan. Dot Shaw in Tilton, N.H. where today is cloudy and cool.
LLFR

Jun 1, 2011

The combination of chocolate and banana was a big hit with my co-workers. It was really moist. This will be added to my favorites.
lazyjcafe

Jul 3, 2010

I omitted the oil, as georgeff did, thinking I would shave off some of the fat per serving. My results were not as good, unfortunately. Next time I will follow the original recipe as tested, because they always turn out right that way. The flavor of the cake is delicious, but the texture is very spongy and strange.
jdh0731

May 26, 2010

This is so-o-o good!!
georgeff

May 6, 2010

This cake was a hit...even though I goofed! I did follow the directions on the cake box and I omitted 1/4 cup of water. But I forgot to add the oil. Guess what? It didn't even need it. Also, I tested the cake when it cooled down and realized it didn't even need the frosting! This cake is rich, moist, and delicious. I usually test new recipes on my friends at our weekly card games, and this cake was quickly gobbled up.
plumshoe

Apr 22, 2010

I was very impressed with this recipe. The banana really makes a difference in the cake batter. I liked the cake by itself, so I didn't bother to make the icing. This would even make a nice home made birthday cake :)