banana cream cake recipe

Here’s a simple recipe for banana cream cake:

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

For the filling:

• 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
• 1 1/2 cups cold milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the topping:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Sliced bananas for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Mix in the mashed bananas until well combined.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Prepare the filling:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant banana pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Place in the refrigerator to set.
2. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled pudding mixture until well combined. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

3. Assemble the cake:

1. Once the cake layers are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate.
2. Spread the banana cream filling evenly over the top of the first layer.
3. Place the second cake layer on top and press down gently to secure.
4. Prepare the topping by whipping together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
5. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake.
6. Garnish with sliced bananas if desired.
7. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Enjoy your delicious banana cream cake!