Experience the joy of baking with these delightful Banana Slices, a dessert that perfectly balances fruitiness and sweetness. This recipe features a light and airy sponge cake layered with apricot jam, fresh banana slices, a creamy vanilla pudding mixture, and topped with a glossy chocolate coating. The added touch of coconut flakes brings a tropical twist to this classic treat, making it a sure hit for any occasion.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Fresh Banana Flavor: Offers a natural sweetness and fruitiness.
- Creamy Vanilla Pudding Layer: Adds a rich and smooth texture.
- Chocolate Topping: Provides a decadent and luxurious finish.
Perfect Occasion: These Banana Slices are great for family gatherings, afternoon tea, or as a special treat to enjoy at home. They’re also an excellent choice for potlucks, picnics, or any event where you want to bring a homemade, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Banana Slices
Ingredients:
For the Sponge Cake:
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 60g sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
- 3 egg whites
- 75g flour
For the Vanilla Pudding Cream:
- 1 packet vanilla pudding mix
- 1/4 liter milk
- 100g sugar
- 150g butter
- 1 egg yolk
Additional:
- 2 large bananas, sliced into 1/2 cm thick pieces
- Apricot jam for spreading
- 150g dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions:
- Prepare the Sponge Cake: Beat egg yolks, water, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Whip egg whites to stiff peaks and fold into the mixture. Sift in flour and fold gently. Bake at 180°C for about 12-14 minutes in a 25×25 cm baking pan.
- Make the Vanilla Pudding Cream: Prepare the pudding as per the instructions but with only 1/4 liter of milk and without sugar. Let it cool. Beat butter, sugar, and egg yolk until fluffy and gradually add the pudding.
- Assemble: Spread apricot jam over the cooled sponge cake. Arrange banana slices tightly on top. Spread the vanilla cream over the bananas.
- Top with Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil over a water bath and pour over the cake. Optionally, sprinkle with coconut flakes.
Enjoy these Banana Slices, a luscious and fruity dessert that combines the softness of sponge cake, the creaminess of vanilla pudding, and the richness of chocolate, all enhanced by the natural sweetness of bananas. It’s a delightful treat that’s sure to please any palate.
