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Banana Cream Cake

Banana Cream Cake Recipe

This Banana Cream Cake is a delightful dessert featuring a moist banana cake layered with a creamy banana filling and topped with luscious whipped cream. It’s perfect for any occasion, combining the rich flavors of banana with a light, fluffy texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • For the Banana Cream Filling:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ripe banana sliced

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Banana slices for garnish

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cake:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Banana Cream Filling:

  • In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold in the sliced banana gently until well combined.

Assemble the Cake:

  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the banana cream filling evenly over the top.
  • Place the second cake layer on top of the filling.

Prepare the Topping:

  • In a clean bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread the whipped cream over the top and sides of the cake.
  • Garnish with additional banana slices.

Serve and Enjoy:

  • Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Slice and serve chilled.