Fresh Banana Layer Cake Recipe
π Cook Time: 20 minutes
π Prep Time: 25 minutes
π Total Time: 45 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Fresh Banana Layer Cake recipe! Bursting with the tropical goodness of bananas and the creamy richness of cream cheese frosting, this dessert is a true crowd-pleaser. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual get-together or a special celebration, this cake is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 1/4 cups | Cake flour |
| 3/4 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 | Banana (mashed) |
| 1/4 cup | Plain yogurt or buttermilk |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 cup | Confectioners’ sugar |
| 8 oz | Cream cheese |
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 2 | Firm-ripe bananas (for slicing) |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
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Prepare cake pans: Butter and flour three 8-inch round cake pans, ensuring to remove any excess flour.
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Sift dry ingredients: In a bowl, sift together cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Prepare banana mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together mashed banana, plain yogurt or buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
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Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Incorporate eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring to beat well after each addition.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients: Stir in the dry ingredients and banana mixture alternately into the creamed mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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Divide batter: Evenly divide the batter among the prepared pans, smoothing the tops.
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Bake: Place the pans in the upper and lower thirds of the oven, switching their positions halfway through baking. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the layers are springy to the touch and a tester comes out clean.
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Cool: Allow the cake layers to cool in the pans on racks for 10 minutes. Then, run a thin knife around the edges of the pans and invert the layers onto racks to cool completely.
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Prepare frosting: In a large bowl, sift confectioners’ sugar. In another large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
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Slice bananas: Cut 2-3 firm-ripe bananas diagonally into thin slices.
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Assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thin coating of frosting over it. Arrange a layer of banana slices on top, overlapping them slightly. Add the second cake layer and repeat the process with frosting and banana slices. If needed, use slices from the third banana for the final layer.
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Frost the cake: Place the last cake layer on top and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
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Serve or store: The cake can be served immediately or stored for up to 8 hours in a cake keeper at cool room temperature.
Enjoy the heavenly flavors of this Fresh Banana Layer Cake with your loved ones! Whether it’s a special occasion or just a craving for something sweet, this dessert is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
