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Chocolate Banana Cake with Pistachio Topping
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Banana Layer:
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
For the Ganache Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Arrange the sliced bananas in a single layer on the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Pour the cake batter over the banana slices, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the Cake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Ganache Topping:
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes to melt.
- Stir the mixture until smooth and glossy.
- Assemble the Dessert:
- Pour the ganache over the cooled cake, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the chopped pistachios on top of the ganache.
- Chill and Serve:
- Allow the cake to chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to set the ganache.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Enjoy your rich and decadent chocolate banana cake with a delightful crunch from the pistachios!
