Description
Banana Cake with Fresh Banana Curd is a delightful way to turn overripe bananas into a moist and flavorful dessert. This cake features layers of fluffy banana goodness, generously filled with creamy, tangy banana curd that will elevate any occasion or simply brighten your day. With minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation, this recipe is not only delicious but also incredibly simple, making it a new favorite for your family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- For the Fresh Banana Curd:
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- 2. Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- 3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 4. Beat eggs in a separate bowl and mix in the mashed bananas. Combine this mixture with the dry ingredients.
- 5. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6. For the curd, combine mashed bananas, sugar, egg yolks, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until thickened (about 10 minutes).
- 7. Once cakes are cooled, layer with fresh banana curd between them and on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg