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Banana Cream Cake

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

Get ready to fall in love with the ultimate crowd-pleaser—Banana Cream Cake. This irresistible dessert combines everything you love about banana pudding and classic layer cake in one stunning slice. With soft banana-flavored sponge layers, a luscious homemade banana custard, and billowy whipped cream frosting, this cake is the definition of comfort meets elegance. It’s a dream dessert for any celebration or special gathering. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast idea with leftover slices or an easy dinner dessert that steals the show, this easy recipe will quickly become a go-to. Full of flavor, texture, and nostalgic charm, Banana Cream Cake is one of those food ideas you’ll keep coming back to.

Ingredients

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For the Cake Layers:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed

For the Banana Custard:

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed

For the Whipped Cream Frosting:

  • 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Decoration:

  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 10–12 vanilla wafers, halved or crushed
  • Reserved whipped cream for piping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line three 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture. Fold in mashed bananas.
  5. Divide batter evenly into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. For the custard, combine milk, cream, sugar, cornstarch, flour, and salt in a saucepan. Add egg yolks and cook over medium heat until thickened.
  7. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and mashed banana. Cool before using.
  8. Beat chilled cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Reserve some for decorating.
  9. Assemble the cake: Layer cake, custard, and repeat. Top with final layer and frost with whipped cream.
  10. Decorate with banana slices and wafers just before serving.

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Find it online: https://sallymeals.com/banana-cream-cake/