Banana Nutella Triple Decker

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease and flour three 6-inch round cake pans.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, and mix until just combined.

6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the powdered sugar.

10. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of Nutella over the top.

11. Place a second cake layer on top and repeat the process with Nutella.

12. Top with the final cake layer and cover the entire cake with the whipped cream frosting.

13. Dust the top of the cake with cocoa powder for a finishing touch.

14. Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour before slicing and serving.