Description
Banana Cake With Caramel Filling is a delightful dessert that perfectly marries the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a luscious, gooey caramel layer. This moist and fluffy cake is incredibly versatile, making it perfect for any occasion?from casual family dinners to festive celebrations. The banana-infused sponge is simple to make, allowing even novice bakers to whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time. Whether served warm with whipped cream or chilled with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this cake promises to leave your guests begging for seconds. Enjoy the comfort of home-baked goodness with every bite of this irresistible treat.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ? cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ? cup whole milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- For caramel filling: 1 cup granulated sugar, ? cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease and flour two round cake pans.
- Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl; blend with butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients alternating with milk.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the caramel filling, melt sugar over medium heat until golden brown; whisk in heavy cream until smooth.
- Once cooled, layer one cake on a platter, spread half of the caramel filling, place the second layer on top, and drizzle remaining caramel on top before serving.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
Consider adding nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Allow cakes to cool completely before assembling to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg