Banana Caramel Layer Cake: Indulge in Sweet Bliss!
Moist, golden, warmly spiced, and dripping in glossy caramel bliss, this Banana Caramel Layer Cake is a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 310g all-purpose flour
- 5g baking soda
- 5g baking powder
- 3g salt
- 3g cinnamon
- 115g unsalted butter, softened
- 120g neutral oil
- 200g brown sugar
- 100g granulated sugar
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 3 eggs
- 120g plain yogurt
- 5ml vanilla extract
- For Filling: 2 cups whipped cream or vanilla buttercream
- For Caramel: 200g sugar, 60ml water, 120ml cream, 60g butter, pinch of salt
- For Topping: Fresh banana slices, toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line three 8-inch pans.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Beat butter, oil, brown sugar, and sugar until fluffy. Add bananas, then eggs one at a time. Mix in yogurt and vanilla.
- Add dry mixture gradually and fold until smooth. Divide into pans.
- Bake 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make caramel: heat sugar + water until amber. Remove from heat. Whisk in cream and butter. Add salt. Cool slightly.
- Assemble: layer cake → cream → drizzle caramel. Repeat. Pour caramel on top and let drip.
- Decorate with bananas and pecans. Chill before slicing.
Notes
- Use VERY ripe bananas for best flavor.
- Let caramel cool slightly before pouring.
- Chill cake 1 hour before slicing for clean layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/banana-caramel-layer-cake-recipe/