Step into a world of effortless baking with our Easy-Bake Banana Dream Cake. This recipe brings the joy of homemade cake to your kitchen with its simple yet scrumptious layers of fluffy cake, creamy patisserie filling, and a rich chocolate ganache. Each bite is a delightful blend of banana sweetness and chocolate richness, making it a perfect treat for any time of the day.
Why You’ll Love This: Our Banana Dream Cake is a crowd-pleaser with its uncomplicated preparation and delightful flavors. The cake is moist and cocoa-rich, creating a perfect base for the creamy patisserie filling that’s dotted with fresh bananas. The chocolate ganache topping adds a luxurious finish that makes this cake not just a dessert, but a centerpiece for any table.
Perfect Occasion: This cake is ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, or as a sweet surprise for a friend’s birthday. It’s also a great choice for an afternoon treat or a special dessert after a family dinner.
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sugar (minus two fingers’ width)
- 1 cup flour (minus two fingers’ width)
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 1 packet baking powder
For the Patisserie Cream:
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 4 cups milk (200 ml each)
For the Ganache:
- 1 box of cream
- 160 grams chopped chocolate (half milk, half dark)
Instructions:
- Whip sugar and eggs for 3-4 minutes until frothy. Gently fold in the dry ingredients and spread evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C.
- For the cream, cook all ingredients over medium heat, stirring continuously. Remove from heat and add vanilla sugar and a teaspoon of butter. Let it cool covered with cling film.
- Whip a packet of cream powder into the cooled patisserie cream until shiny.
- Add 2 or 3 chopped bananas to the cream and mix.
- Cut the baked cake in half, place the first layer on a serving plate, moisten with milk, and spread half of the cream. Top with the second layer of cake, moisten, and add the remaining cream.
- For the ganache, heat the cream, remove from heat, and add chopped chocolate. Let it cool slightly before pouring over the cake.
Enjoy this heavenly combination of banana, chocolate, and creamy goodness in every slice!
