Cocoa-Banana Cake

Cocoa-Banana Cake
Cocoa-Banana Cake might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 297 calories, 6g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. A mixture of salt, buttermilk, flour, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious.

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 35
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To prepare cake, combine the first 7 ingredients; stir well with a whisk. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife.
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Combine flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, and next 4 ingredients (1 cup granulated sugar through salt) in a large bowl.
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Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until blended.
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Beat egg whites with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form.
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Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold the beaten egg whites into batter; pour batter into a 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
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Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
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To prepare the icing, combine powdered sugar, fat-free milk, and 1/8 teaspoon banana extract (if desired). Fold in the whipped topping.
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Spread icing over cake; cover and chill at least 1 hour. Top with banana slices, and sprinkle with cocoa, if desired.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings12
Health Score3
Dish TypesSide Dish
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