Evorotorua - you are a genius- The best cake ever!

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evorotorua, Nov 13, 10:54am
*big waves to mazzy* of course I remember you. I think you ARE my biggest fan. I can only take credit for introducing this cake to TM though. I originally got it from a newsletter about 16 years ago. I don't normally ice it because it is pretty moist anyway but Mazzy's idea of icing sugar is a good one. Thanks for bumping it. As my number one fan, I promote you to senior bumper of this recipe to share. Thanks for making me laugh this morning!
darkraven1, Nov 13, 3:58pm
Sounds really nice.I often do a banana cake and put blueberries in it which makes it nice an moist.Will try your recipe.
evorotorua, Nov 13, 7:18pm
Wow, how exciting to see my name up in lights! Thank you for saying it was good. I love it too. You've made my day!
seniorbones, Nov 13, 8:20pm
ooo got to make this one.I took bananas out of the freezer and have everything else except the eggs! better go and check if the chooks have laid more today. Hubby ate what we had left for brekkie this morning although I sometimes buy eggs for baking as the fresh ones are too delicous to use but dont even have supermarket ones! might have be an indian giver and ask the neighbour for a couple of my eggs back! and I have the best chocolate ever bought from cookessentials.its worth the extra cost its like powdered chocolate rather than cocoa.
uli, Nov 13, 11:24pm
bump for the "day after cake" :)
wise_one, Nov 13, 11:39pm
just bumping
bjkiwi, Nov 13, 11:52pm
MUST READ TO THE END OF POST! I made this yesterday and had some not long after it came out of the oven and at the time wasnt very impressed - didnt really tast like much and seemed to be a bit dry. We warmed some up and had it with ice cream for pudding - and it was good. I put the rest in a tin in the cupboard thinking at least DH could take it for lunch because he'll eat anything!But then I had some for morning tea today and it is AWESOME, sooo tasty!For me its a definate day after cake but thats fine, so very quick and easy to make and sooo delicious, will be a keeper :)
seniorbones, Nov 14, 9:50pm
In the oven now.the mix taste so yummy (yes I licked the beater!) I just love a real chocolaty flavour rather than cocoa and it is decadent but so much nicer, if it was just for children I probably wouldnt use it but seeing as I'm eating it I did. It makes a lovely big cake so will probably send 1/2 to hubby's work for the men.in that case it probably was a waste they wouldnt know the difference!
seniorbones, Nov 14, 10:04pm
oho its rising very high hope it doesnt overflow.I put it in a medium meat dish maybe I should have made a few muffins with it so e wasnt so much mixture in the pan. Smells delicous too
geldof, Nov 14, 10:30pm
Just made this cake for Mr8's birthday.Cut it in half spread with whipped cream and sliced bananas top half on then more cream and sprinkled with cocoa.will serve with chocolate sauce.looking good, if more than a little bit unhealthy.
Huge cake.enough to send to school tomorrow.
evorotorua, Nov 16, 12:50am
I hope it didn't overflow seniorbones. That would be a waste! I got this recipe from an international Kiwanis newsletter many years ago and it has served me well for many different occassions. I am pleased you are all enjoying it too. You can cut down on the sugar and butter. The recipe doesn't seem to be too different when I run out of ingredients.
seniorbones, Nov 16, 4:48pm
Actually I just realised its not too bananaree maybe its because of the rich chocolate powder I used, that would add sweetness too. Maybe next time I will cut down the cocoa and add another banana!
seniorbones, Nov 16, 5:00pm
yah lunch time.I can have another peice of the cake!
tarme220, Nov 16, 8:01pm
Do you think this cake would freeze ok!
annie.nz, Nov 16, 8:35pm
I think I'll try this one - the "not too bananaree" seniorbones mentioned sounds good to me - I like a little banana flavour, but not a lot.
tielfan, Nov 19, 12:55pm
Evorotorua - made this as a trial on Monday and it was still super moist on Thursday when DH took the rest into work to clear some kitchen space.Made a DOUBLE batch yesterday to sculpt into a huge cake for my two three year olds for their birthday.When cake's ready I'll put a pic on the thread, so you can see end result.Everyone loves it and I don't touch a crumb as I loathe bananas, so it works really well for me too!
breena, Nov 19, 1:20pm
Oh Friday night and I can make something different - Im definately going to try this recipe - will tell you how it went and was received tomorrow.

Sounds absolutely divine!Oh my poor hips .
seniorbones, Nov 19, 10:44pm
i think you could leave the bananas out if you wanted to but you might have to add more yoghurt for the 'wet' texture. next time I am going to use no bananas and the new kapiti passionfruit and mango yoghurt.expensive but devine, loads of fruit in it.
cheapmike, Nov 19, 11:52pm
I just wanted to say that I took this to work today covered in red icing and soldservings of it for a dollar each to raise money for red nose day. Everyone loved it and commented on how moist and tasty it was. Thanks for an easy to follow recipe, it definately was a winner!. and yeah it will be a staple and has encouraged me to try and bake other stuff.Edited to add that i used berry yoghurt and might try other fruit.
sugapiehunnibun, Nov 20, 12:23am
This cake is amazing and my friends love it too, i especially love it because it freezes well and still comes out lovely :)
It also doesnt matter which yoghurt we have in the fridge it;s always yummy!
Thanks Mum. xx
evorotorua, Nov 20, 12:45am
hey Suga!
evorotorua, Nov 20, 12:50am
So glad it was well received cheapmike. That's a great cause. As you can see, my daughter makes it too! I have used timmed peaches in this recipe instead of bananas. Seniorbones, that yogurt sounds wonderful. Also tielfan, I would love to see the photos. We always used this recipe for birthday cakes when my kids were little. It just keeps so well you can get it all prepared well in advance. Breena, forget the hips. It's worth it.
chic-a-dee, Nov 20, 2:38pm
Ohhhh, hubby going to do groceries now so putting the ingred. on the list! Will report back later on! Thanks for the idesa for variations.
annie.nz, Nov 20, 6:58pm
Evorotorua - great cake.I made one yesterday - half a mix in an 8" round tin, and it's excellent, am going to make two to put together for a dinosaur birthday cake this comiing week.
It's moist and slightly dense so should hold well for a couple of days, and hold the load of icing I'm going to put on it.The 2-year-old birthday boy had an enormous slice this morning, vanished in about 30 seconds - and he's not fussed about cake at all usually.
Best of all, it all mixes in one pot.
Thanks heaps!
bubbaluggs, Nov 21, 12:47am
Yum, I am going to try this tonight.Only have 1 pottle of yoghurt and 1 banana but still should be ok!Will let you know the outcome - thanks