Banana Cream Cake

🍌 Irresistible Banana Cream Cake Recipe – A Dreamy Dessert Delight! 🎂

Looking for a dessert that’s both comfortingly classic and decadently creamy? This Banana Cream Cake has all the flavors you love in banana pudding—fresh bananas, fluffy whipped cream, and smooth vanilla custard—but in a beautiful layered cake form. Whether you’re celebrating something special or just need a sweet treat to share, this moist and luscious cake will wow every banana lover out there!

Let’s dive into the sweet details…

✨ Ingredients:

For the Cake:

– 2 ripe bananas, mashed
– 2½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1½ tsp baking powder
– ½ tsp baking soda
– ¼ tsp salt
– ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1¾ cups granulated sugar
– 3 large eggs
– 1 tbsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup buttermilk

For the Banana Cream Filling:

– 1¼ cups whole milk
– ⅓ cup granulated sugar
– 2 tbsp cornstarch
– 2 large egg yolks
– Pinch of salt
– 1 ripe banana, mashed
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– ½ cup heavy cream (whipped separately)

For the Whipped Topping:

– 2 cups heavy whipping cream
– ⅓ cup powdered sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Garnishes:

– Fresh banana slices
– Crushed vanilla wafers
– White chocolate shavings

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

Step 1: Make the Cake Layers

– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
– In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
– In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
– Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in vanilla and mashed bananas.
– Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the banana mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix!
– Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
– Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 2: Prepare the Banana Cream Filling

– In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and salt. Cook while constantly stirring until it thickens—about 5–7 minutes.
– Remove from heat. Stir in the mashed banana and vanilla. Let it cool to room temperature.
– Once the banana custard is cool, fold in the whipped cream. This adds a dreamy lightness to the filling.

Step 3: Whip the Topping

– In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Keep cold until ready to use.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake

– Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the banana cream filling generously over the top.
– Gently place the second cake layer on top.
– Frost the entire cake with the whipped topping using a spatula or piping bag for decorative flair.

Step 5: Decorate & Chill

– Add banana slices, sprinkle crushed vanilla wafers, or decorate with white chocolate curls.
– Chill the cake for at least 1–2 hours to set before serving.

🍴 Ready to Enjoy?

Slice into your Banana Cream Cake and watch the smiles appear! Perfectly moist, light, and bursting with banana flavor—this heavenly cake tastes even better than it looks.

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🕒 Pro Tip: For a banana flavor burst, brush the cake layers lightly with banana liqueur or banana milk before layering!