Banana Fudge Cake
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
Reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This is so-o-o good!!
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.
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 :)