Chocolate Banana Cream Cake

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray bottom of a 9-inch round springform pan with no-stick cooking spray.
2. Blend cake mix, eggs, oil and 3/4 cup milk in a medium bowl until moistened. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake 38-42 minutes. Cool completely.
3. Blend pudding mix with 1 cup cold milk. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in pudding and banana extract. Blend in whipped topping. Remove 1 cup and reserve. Stir 2/3 cup fudge topping in small bowl until of spreading consistency. Slice bananas 1/4-inch thick. Dip 3 slices in lemon juice. Cover and reserve for garnish.
4. Remove cake from pan. Cut in half horizontally. Cover bottom layer with fudge topping. Top with sliced bananas and remaining 3 cups pudding mixture. Cover with top cake layer. Spread 1 cup reserved pudding onto center of cake. Place 2 tablespoons fudge topping into a corner of a 1-quart resealable bag. Knead. Cut small corner off bag. Drizzle fudge topping over top of cake. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Garnish with reserved banana slices just before serving.

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thorsbow

Jan. 7, 2008

"Wonderful!! Made this for Christmas and it was a hit. We used 2 round pans instead of the springform, and next time will do the same, and even slice those to make a 4 layer. There is plenty of cream f..." See moreilling, it was oozing out with 2 layers. Don't substitute banana pudding for the imitation banana flavor, it is yummy! Big difference!"

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Rachel G.

Apr. 1, 2009

"Couldn't find banana extract, so i just mashed up an extra banana and used that instead. My family went crazy over this...." See more"

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Peanut

Nov. 11, 2009

"This cake was wonderful to make and serve. My family is actually very split when it comes to chocolate and fruit. Half of my family loves chocolate while the other prefers fruits. This cake brought th..." See moreem both together! I love the rich taste of the chocolate and the smooth creamy taste of the banana. I may be only cooking for about 5 years now. But this is one of the best cakes I have ever made and ate."