Banana Cake with Fresh Banana Curd
Banana Cake with Fresh Banana Curd is a heavenly dessert that captures the essence of home-baked goodness. This moist, fluffy cake, infused with ripe bananas and topped with a luscious banana curd, strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and tanginess. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy family gathering, this delightful treat will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium ripe bananas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 stick (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 ripe banana (for the curd)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for the curd)
- 3 egg yolks (for the curd)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mash in the ripe bananas until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix!
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out clean. Let cool before topping with banana curd.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (97g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg