Banana Custard Cake
The soft, moist cake is layered with sweet banana slices and topped with velvety custard cream. The ripe bananas bring natural sweetness and a hint of tropical aroma, while the custard adds a creamy richness that takes every bite to the next level.
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Servings: 10
Calories: 222kcal
Ingredients
Custard cream
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 200 ml milk
- 40 g granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Cake batter
- 240 g all-purpose flour
- 2-3 ripe bananas (sliced or mashed)
- 80 g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 150 ml milk
- 2 tbsp melted, unsalted butter
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Whisk 1 egg, 40g sugar, salt, and vanilla in a saucepan, then mix in 1 tbsp cornstarch until smooth. Add 200ml warm milk, cook until thickened, stir in 1 tbsp butter, and let it cool.
- Sift 240g all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl. Whisk to combine evenly.
- Beat 2 eggs, 80g sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until frothy. Mix in 2 tbsp melted butter or oil.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients in two parts, adding 150ml milk in between. Stir gently until just combined and let rest.
- Slice 2–3 ripe bananas and arrange them at the bottom of a greased and parchment-lined 23 x 23cm (9 x 9 inch) pan.
- Pour the batter over the bananas, smooth the top, and pipe cooled custard in a lattice pattern on top.
- Bake at 180°C (356°F) for 35–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool slightly, then remove it from the pan and dust it with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use ripe or overripe bananas with black spots for the best natural sweetness and aroma. They’re perfect for adding flavor, especially when they’re past their prime on the counter.
- Add chocolate chips for gooey bursts of chocolate, or drizzle with chocolate ganache for extra decadence. For a special treat, pair the cake with caramel buttercream frosting or keep it simple for everyday indulgence.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 39.7g | Protein: 5.8g | Fat: 4.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.4g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 17.2g | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg
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