This Chocolate Banana Cake is a sumptuous treat, perfect for those who love the rich flavors of chocolate paired with the sweet, natural taste of bananas. The cake is made with a moist chocolate sponge, layered with a creamy quark filling that includes fresh bananas and chocolate shavings or drops, adding texture and depth to every bite. Topped with whipped cream, banana chips, and a sprinkle of sparkling cocoa, this cake is as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Why You’ll Love This
The combination of chocolate and banana is classic and beloved for its balance of sweetness and richness. The addition of quark makes the filling unusually light and refreshing, providing a nice contrast to the dense chocolate sponge. This cake is an excellent choice for any occasion, offering a sophisticated twist on traditional flavors with its unique filling and elegant decoration.
Perfect Occasion
Ideal for celebrations, from birthdays to anniversaries, or as a special treat for gatherings. It also makes a fantastic dessert for festive occasions or a luxurious finish to a family dinner. The elegant presentation ensures it stands out at any dessert table.
Decoration Tips
- To enhance the visual appeal, use a piping bag with a star nozzle to create attractive whipped cream swirls on top of the cake.
- Arrange the banana chips artistically around the edge or on top of the whipped cream for added texture.
- Dust with sparkling cocoa for a touch of shimmer that makes the cake festive and inviting.
Recipe
Ingredients:
- For the sponge:
- 110g soft butter
- 120g sugar
- 3 eggs
- 130g flour
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 5 tbsp milk
- For the filling:
- 200g quark
- 2 tsp vanilla paste
- 150ml cream
- 1 packet cream stabilizer
- 30g sugar
- 50g chocolate shavings or drops
- 2 bananas
- For the decoration:
- 150ml cream
- Banana chips
- Sparkling cocoa
Instructions:
- Prepare the Sponge:
- Cream together butter and sugar until light. Gradually add eggs, beating well.
- Mix in sifted dry ingredients, then stir in milk just until combined.
- Pour batter into an 18cm cake pan and bake at 180°C (356°F) for about 35 minutes. Allow to cool, remove from the pan, trim the top to level, and then slice horizontally into two layers.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Place the bottom layer back into the pan. Arrange halved bananas over the base.
- Mix quark with vanilla paste. Whip cream with stabilizer and sugar until stiff, then fold into the quark. Stir in chocolate shavings or drops.
- Spread most of the quark mixture over the bananas, reserve some for the top. Cover with the second sponge layer, spread the remaining quark mixture over it.
- Chill the assembled cake for at least 30 minutes.
- Decorate:
- Remove the cake from the pan. Cover the top with whipped cream, arrange banana chips, and dust with sparkling cocoa.
Enjoy this delightful Chocolate Banana Cake, a perfect combination of flavors and textures that creates a luxurious dessert experience.
