Banana Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Banana Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE:; 2 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon maple extract; 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 3); FROSTING:; 1 8-oz. package cream cheese, at room temperature; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 16-oz. box confectioners' sugar, sifted; 1 teaspoon maple extract; 4 firm but ripe bananas, sliced 1/4-inch thick; Store-bought caramel sauce, optional

Servings: persons

CAKE:
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon maple extract
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 3)
FROSTING:
1 8-oz. package cream cheese, at room temperature
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 16-oz. box confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon maple extract
4 firm but ripe bananas, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Store-bought caramel sauce, optional

1
Make cake: Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Grease 3 9-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together into a small bowl. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and sugar until light, about 3 minutes. Beat in maple syrup. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each. Scrape down sides of bowl.
2
Reduce mixer speed to low. Beat in half of flour mixture until nearly combined, then buttermilk, then remaining flour mixture. Do not overmix. Beat in extract. Fold in bananas. Divide batter among pans; bake until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cakes cool in pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then turn cakes out onto rack, remove parchment and let cool completely.
3
Make frosting: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese and butter until combined. Reduce mixer speed to medium-low and gradually beat in sugar. Add extract and beat until smooth.
4
Assemble cake: Put 1 layer on a cake platter and spread 1/3 of frosting on top. Lay 1/2 of banana slices over frosting. Repeat. Put third layer on top and spread remaining 1/3 of frosting on top. Chill 1 hour to allow frosting to set. Just before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce, if desired.

1521

kcal

Calories

Fat

188

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE:, 2 cups cake flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Banana Layer Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Banana Layer Cake

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