Mango-Banana Cake Recipe 🍰

Description

This Mango-Banana Cake is a real showstopper, perfect for those special occasions when you want to impress your guests with something out of the ordinary! Bursting with tropical flavors, it’s particularly fabulous in the summertime, making it a delightful addition to your dessert repertoire. One key tip: remember to prepare the mango curd the night before to ensure its perfect consistency.

• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Prep Time: 2 hours
• Total Time: 3 hours
• Recipe Category: Dessert
• Keywords: Cheese, Fruit, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Spring, Summer, Weeknight, Oven, Small Appliance, < 4 Hours

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 8591.8
• Fat Content: 493.7g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 284.1g
• Cholesterol Content: 2633.1mg
• Sodium Content: 4794.9mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 975.4g
  • Fiber Content: 22.1g
  • Sugar Content: 735g
• Protein Content: 103.6g

Ingredients

Cake

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 mashed bananas

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 1 package cream cheese
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Mango Curd

• 3 ripe mangoes
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• Pinch of salt
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter

Garnish

• Mango slices
• Mint sprig

Instructions

Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Lightly butter three 8-inch cake pans and dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground nutmeg.
4. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together the unsalted butter and egg yolks until well blended.
5. Gradually beat in the sugar, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
6. Beat in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
7. Gradually beat in the dry ingredients, alternating with the mashed bananas.
8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
9. Bake the cakes for about 20 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans on wire racks for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto the racks to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting

1. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
2. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until well combined.
3. Cover and refrigerate the frosting until firm enough to spread, about 15 minutes.

Mango Curd

1. In a food processor, puree the ripe mangoes, sugar, lemon juice, and salt until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
2. Add the egg yolks and puree for an additional 15 seconds.
3. Strain the mixture through a sieve set over a large metal bowl, pressing on the solids with a spatula to release as much puree as possible.
4. Discard the solids left in the sieve.
5. Set the metal bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
6. Whisk the puree continuously until thickened and a thermometer registers 170°F (77°C), about 10 minutes.
7. Remove the bowl from the heat and whisk in the unsalted butter, one piece at a time, until fully incorporated.
8. Cover the mango curd and refrigerate it overnight to allow it to set.

Assembly

1. Place one of the cooled cake layers on a serving platter.
2. Spread 3/4 cup of the cream cheese frosting over the top of the cake layer.
3. Spread half of the mango curd over the frosting.
4. Top with the second cake layer and spread another 3/4 cup of frosting over it, followed by the remaining mango curd.
5. Place the third cake layer on top.
6. Spread the remaining frosting around the sides and over the top of the cake.
7. Pipe a decorative border of frosting around the top edge of the cake.
8. Garnish with mango slices and a sprig of mint.
9. Slice, serve, and enjoy your spectacular Mango-Banana Cake!

This delightful cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering, combining the tropical flavors of mango and banana with a creamy cream cheese frosting and luscious mango curd. Prepare to impress your friends and family with this extraordinary dessert! 🥭🍌