Indulge in a culinary delight with Dee's Yummy Banana Cake topped with Banana Mousse, a tantalizing treat that combines the classic flavors of banana and cream. This delectable cake features a moist and fluffy banana cake base, generously layered with a light and airy banana mousse, creating a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite. Discover this irresistible recipe along with variations that cater to different dietary preferences, including a gluten-free option and a decadent chocolate-banana version. Embark on a delightful baking journey and create a dessert that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
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THE BEST BANANA CAKE I'VE EVER HAD
This is absolutely the best banana cake I've ever had! It's supremely moist with cream cheese frosting, tons of banana, brown sugar, and cinnamon flavor.
Provided by Sally
Categories Cake
Time 5h
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×13 inch pan.
- Mash the bananas. I usually just use my mixer for this! Set mashed bananas aside.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together. Set aside.
- Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until smooth and creamy - about 1 minute. Add both sugars and beat on high speed for 2 minutes until creamed together. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the eggs and the vanilla. Beat on medium-high speed until combined, then beat in the mashed bananas. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in three additions alternating with the buttermilk and mixing each addition just until incorporated. Do not overmix. The batter will be slightly thick and a few lumps is OK.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you find the top of the cake is browning too quickly in the oven, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
- Remove the cake from the oven and set on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely. After about 45 minutes, I usually place it in the refrigerator to speed things up.
- In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add 3 cups confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. If you want the frosting a little thicker, add the extra 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar (I add it). Spread the frosting on the cooled cake. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. This helps sets the frosting and makes cutting easier.
- Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for 5 days.
THE BEST BANANA CAKE
This banana cake is delectably moist, perfectly sweet and easy to make. Dark brown sugar and sour cream add depth to the batter, and we added melted butter instead of vegetable oil for a flavor boost. Fluffy cream cheese frosting and swirls of dulce de leche will make you go back for seconds. We also upped the ante by using bananas in two ways -- fresh bananas are mixed into the cake while maple-candied banana chips create a crunchy topping.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan (see Cook's Note) with aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two longer sides. Lightly spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
- For the cake, mash the bananas in a large bowl with a fork or potato masher until very smooth. Whisk in the dark brown sugar, melted butter, sour cream, eggs and vanilla until smooth and combined. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture in thirds until just combined. Pour into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Leave the cake in the pan to cool slightly, about 30 minutes. Use the foil overhang to remove the cake from the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, beat the butter, cream cheese and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Reduce to low speed, then add the powdered sugar a cup at a time until smooth. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Transfer 1/2 cup of the frosting to a small bowl and stir in the dulce de leche until smooth. Cover both frostings with plastic wrap and keep at room temperature until ready to assemble the cake.
- For the candied banana chips, warm the maple syrup in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until it just starts bubbling. Add the banana chips and cook, tossing and stirring frequently with a rubber spatula, until the chips have absorbed almost all the maple syrup and are browned in spots, 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately transfer the banana chips to a baking sheet, spread in an even layer and cool completely. Once cool, roughly chop.
- Transfer the cake to a serving platter. Spread about 3/4 cup plain cream cheese frosting all over the top of the cake.
- Dollop the dulce de leche frosting and remaining plain frosting on top, then use a small offset spatula to swirl both frostings together in a swooping design, making sure the frosting goes all the way to the edges of the cake. Top with the chopped candied banana chips.
DEE'S YUMMY BANANA CAKE TOPPED WITH BANANA MOUSSE
I have been making various recipes of banana cake for 60 yrs and I can truly say this is my favorite. I won my first baking contest when I was 9 yrs old with a banana cake that I made. I love making and eating mousse frostings more than heavier sugar frostings. This recipe gets used most often since my family also prefers this...
Provided by Dee Stillwell
Categories Cakes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare pan with cooking release spray or rub with butter and dust with flour. In mixer bowl whip together eggs, oil, yogurt, bananas, milk, & vanilla. Add cake mix and beat for 2 minutes. Toss walnuts and chocolate chips with the 2 TBL flour to keep them from sinking to the bottom. (sometimes they still do but it usually helps keep them suspended in the batter as it bakes) Fold the nuts and choc chips into batter and pour into prepared pan/pans.
- 2. Bake 35-40 minutes (will vary with pan size) Let cool in pan for 10 minutes and then on rack till completely cool. Refrigerate until cold and before serving make the banana mousse frosting and ice the cake.
- 3. Banana Mousse Frosting: About 15 minutes before starting mousse place the mixer bowl and wire whisk in the fridge to get super cold. Add cream cheese to mixer and whip until it gets fluffier or for a couple of minutes. Pour heavy cream in mixer bowl and whip slowly until it mixes well with the cream cheese..then whip at higher speed for abt 2 minutes longer, add the brown sugar and whip till it forms very soft peaks and sugar is almost dissolved. Add remaining ingredients except milk and whip till mousse is the perfect spreading consistency, adding the milk gradually to thin it a bit s necessary because the pudding usually makes it too thick. Frost chilled cake and refrigerate until serving time. Store any leftovers covered in the fridge. Enjoy!
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter and more tender cake.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Fold in the dry ingredients gently: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough cake.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Dee's Yummy Banana Cake Topped with Banana Mousse is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a sweet and creamy banana mousse frosting. The cake can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it a convenient option for busy families. Whether you are looking for a special dessert for a party or a simple treat to enjoy at home, Dee's Yummy Banana Cake Topped with Banana Mousse is sure to please everyone.
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