Description
Indulge in the heavenly delight of banana cake topped with fresh banana curd! This moist, fluffy cake bursts with sweet banana flavor and is crowned with a rich, creamy curd that elevates it to dessert perfection. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy brunches, this recipe is sure to become your favorite go-to treat. Each bite delivers joy and nostalgia, making it an unforgettable experience for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh Banana Curd Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the banana curd, combine mashed bananas, sugar, butter, eggs, and lemon juice in a saucepan over low heat; stir until thickened.
- Cool the cake completely before topping with fresh banana curd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg