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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

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Makes

12-15 servings

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.

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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.

Banana Fudge Cake

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