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Christmas Grinch Cake

This Christmas Grinch Cake is a fun and festive treat featuring ripe bananas and a vibrant green chocolate coating. Perfect for gatherings or as a unique gift!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces white chocolate (or white chocolate chips)
  • ¼ teaspoon green gel food coloring
  • Red heart sprinkles (for decoration)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a Bundt or tube pan.
  • Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
  • In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until blended.
  • Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients, mixing gently.
  • Pour batter into the pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness.
  • Cool the cake in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Melt white chocolate, mix in green food coloring, then coat the cake.
  • Decorate with red heart sprinkles.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
Consider adding nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Thoroughly stir melted chocolate to avoid lumps.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg