Best 4 Banana Turtle Torte Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our enticing Banana Turtle Torte! This heavenly dessert combines layers of luscious banana cake, creamy caramel filling, and rich chocolate ganache, all enveloped in a captivating turtle shell design. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this symphony of flavors and textures.

Journey through our collection of meticulously crafted recipes, each promising a unique culinary experience. Discover the secrets behind the velvety smooth banana cake, the delectable caramel filling, and the decadent chocolate ganache. Learn how to create the intricate turtle shell design that adds a touch of elegance to this dessert masterpiece.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventure, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process, ensuring success. As you embark on this delectable journey, prepare to impress your family and friends with a dessert that will leave them craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE-COVERED BANANA TURTLE TORTE



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Explore this delicious recipe for Chocolate-Covered Banana Turtle Torte. Learn more about this yummy dessert will make the whole family go bananas!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1-1/4 pkg. (9 oz. each) chocolate wafer cookies (50 cookies)
2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, broken into small pieces
1 large banana
1/4 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Line 8-inch round pan with plastic wrap; set aside. Beat cream cheese and ice cream topping in large bowl with mixer until blended. Stir in 2 cups COOL WHIP.
  • Spoon 3/4 cup cream cheese mixture into prepared pan; spread to within 1 inch of edge. Cover with 10 cookies, top sides down and overlapping cookies as necessary to form even layer. Repeat layers 4 times. Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Invert dessert onto serving plate just before serving. Remove plastic wrap. Spoon remaining COOL WHIP into medium microwaveable bowl; stir in semi-sweet chocolate. Microwave on HIGH 1 min.; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Spread over dessert.
  • Slice banana. Use to garnish dessert along with the nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

STRAWBERRY-BANANA ANGEL TORTE



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Readers of the "Cooking with Millie" newspaper food column I've written for many years share their best recipes, like this tasty dessert from Cheryl Rife. It's a perfect ending to a spring meal. -Millie Vickery, Lena, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup pureed fresh strawberries
3/4 cup sliced ripe bananas
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Halved fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Split cake horizontally into three layers; place bottom layer on a serving plate. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, sugar and pureed strawberries; fold in bananas and sliced strawberries. Fold in whipped cream. , Spread a third of the filling between each layer; spread remaining filling over top. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Garnish with halved strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BANANA TORTE



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Handed down from my mother, one of my favorite dessert recipes. Definitely not low cal - but worth it.

Provided by Minxkat1

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box graham cracker crumbs
4 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 lb butter
3 eggs
2 cups icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 -10 large bananas, sliced thin
1 container Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Combine crumbs with melted butter.
  • Pat into bottom of large rectangular baking dish.
  • Place in fridge.
  • Let stand one hour.
  • Using electric mixer,beat butter with eggs, icing sugar and vanilla for 10-15 minutes until it looks like a frosting.
  • Spread on top of graham crust.
  • Placed sliced bananas over the top of creamed mixture.
  • Then spread cool whip over bananas.
  • Place in fridge, let stand at least four hours before cutting into squares and serving.

BANANA TORTE



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This is the easiest of desserts, yet is really quite tasty. We first had it at a restaurant for big $. Very inexpensive to make at home!

Provided by Susan Lee

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box chocolate cake mix
banana
whipped cream or whipped topping
yellow food coloring (optional)
maraschino cherry (optional)

Steps:

  • Line a jellyroll pan with wax paper.
  • Bake chocolate cake as per box instructions.
  • When cool, remove cake from pan.
  • Cut cake in two, do not cut through wax paper.
  • Whip some cream, or thaw frozen whipped topping, tinting pale yellow if desired.
  • Put approximately a one inch layer of whipped cream on one half of cake.
  • Slice bananas and place in whipped cream.
  • Flip other half of cake on top of first layer.
  • Apply whipped cream and bananas.
  • Garnish with maraschino cherries if desired.
  • Store in refrigerator.
  • Best if refrigerated before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2242.7, Fat 81.7, SaturatedFat 17.1, Sodium 4323, Carbohydrate 382.5, Fiber 12.6, Sugar 200.7, Protein 30.9

Tips:

  • Selecting the Right Bananas: Choose ripe, spotty bananas for a sweeter and more flavorful torte.
  • Creaming Butter and Sugar: Ensure the butter and sugar are creamed together until light and fluffy. This step incorporates air into the mixture, resulting in a tender and airy torte.
  • Whisking Dry Ingredients: Before adding them to the wet ingredients, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This helps to evenly distribute the leavening agents and prevents clumps.
  • Incorporating Dry and Wet Ingredients: Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the creamed butter mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients to avoid overmixing.
  • Folding in Egg Whites: Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold them into the batter until just combined. Overmixing can deflate the egg whites and result in a denser torte.
  • Layering the Batter and Toffee: Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan, then sprinkle with half of the toffee bits. Repeat with the remaining batter and toffee.
  • Baking and Cooling: Bake the torte until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow it to cool completely before frosting.
  • Mascarpone Frosting: Beat the mascarpone cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. For a lighter frosting, use whipped cream instead of mascarpone cheese.
  • Decorating: Decorate the frosted torte with chopped walnuts, toffee bits, or banana slices. Drizzle with chocolate ganache or caramel sauce for an extra touch of decadence.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with this delectable Banana Turtle Torte. The moist and fluffy banana cake layers, interspersed with crunchy toffee bits, create a textural wonderland. The rich and creamy mascarpone frosting adds a touch of elegance, while the optional toppings of chopped walnuts, toffee bits, or banana slices elevate the dessert to a masterpiece. Perfect for special occasions or as a weekend treat, this torte is sure to impress and satisfy every sweet tooth. Embark on this culinary journey and create a dessert that will linger in the memories of your loved ones.

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