Chocolate Banana Cake

We were invited to a birthday party, so I was asked to make a cake as a dessert.  I found this recipe on the internet, and it turned out really well.  It was a big hit at the party.

2 cups granulated white sugar

1 3/4 cup flour

3/4 cup cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

2 eggs

1 cup mashed bananas (about 2-3 bananas)

1 cup warm water

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup canola oil

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

200 grams (8 ounces) chocolate, cut into small pieces

3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1 Tbsp unsalted butter

2 Tbsp icing sugar (optional)

1.  Preheat oven to 350°F and grease and flour a 9x13 pan

2.  Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.  Set aside.

3.  Whisk together eggs, mashed bananas, water, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.

4.  Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir or whisk until combined.  Pour into pan and bake 35-40 minutes.

5.  Place chopped chocolate in a stainless steel (or heatproof) bowl.  Set aside.

6.  Heat the cream and butter in medium saucepan just until boiling and immediately pour over chocolate.  Stir until smooth.  Allow to cool slightly, then add the icing sugar and beat until light and fluffy.  Spread it on the cooled cake, and enjoy!