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Banana Cake With Caramel Filling

Banana Cake with Caramel Filling is a luscious dessert that brings together the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the indulgent richness of homemade caramel. This moist, tender cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual gatherings, and will leave your guests wanting more. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and creamy caramel filling, it's a delightful treat that’s also easy to make at home. Follow this simple recipe for a show-stopping dessert that’s sure to impress!

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (for caramel)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. Mash ripe bananas until smooth, then mix in sugar and softened butter.
  3. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder, then gradually combine with the banana mixture.
  4. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. For caramel filling: Combine brown sugar and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until thickened (about 5 minutes).
  6. Allow cakes to cool, layer with half of the caramel filling in between, and drizzle remaining caramel on top.

Notes

Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
Check oven temperature with an oven thermometer for accuracy.
Feel free to substitute caramel with chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting for variation.

  • Author: Marlene
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 33g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: - Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness.- Check oven temperature with an oven thermometer for accuracy.- Substitute caramel with chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting for variation.