Double Chocolate Banana Layer Cake

INGREDIENTS:

For the Chocolate Banana Cake:

3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups granulated sugar

For the Chocolate Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

For Garnish:

Chocolate shavings
Banana slices

DIRECTIONS:

Prepare the Cake:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir in mashed bananas.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting …