Ingredients for Banana Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake Light
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ripe bananas (1 mashed for cake, 1 sliced for assembly)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
- Not used in recipe
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 15 ounces 5% fat ricotta cheese
- 2 cups icing sugar
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How to Make Banana Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake Light
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- **Banana Cake:** In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened margarine and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg, 1 mashed ripe banana, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1/2 cup plain yogurt, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into one prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- **Chocolate Fudge Cake:** In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened margarine, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 large egg until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1/2 cup plain yogurt, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the second prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- **Ricotta Frosting:** In a food processor, combine 15 ounces ricotta cheese, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Process until smooth and creamy, or beat with an electric mixer until well combined.
- **Assembly:** Once cakes have completely cooled, place the banana cake layer on a serving plate.
- Frost the top with 1/4 of the frosting.
- Arrange banana slices on top of the frosting.
- Carefully place the chocolate cake layer on top of the banana layer.
- Frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
119g
Fat
19g
Carbs
14g
