Description
Banana Caramel Layer Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
½ cup buttermilk
For the Caramel Sauce:
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup heavy cream
For the Filling and Topping:
2 cups whipped cream
2 bananas, sliced
Crumbled cake or cookie pieces for garnish
Instructions:
Prepare the Cake:
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Add the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Make the Caramel Sauce:
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream.
Bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Assemble the Cake:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of whipped cream on top and add a layer of banana slices.
Drizzle with caramel sauce.
Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the process.
Decorate:
Drizzle the top and sides of the cake with the remaining caramel sauce. Garnish with banana slices, whipped cream, and crumbled cake or cookie pieces.
