Vanilla Banana Cream Cake: A Quick and Delicious Treat for Any Occasion

If you need a quick dessert using common pantry ingredients, this Banana Vanilla Cream Cake is your perfect solution. This creamy and moist cake is easy to make the day before, ensuring you prepare a delicious treat for your guests. Its layers of moist cake, rich vanilla cream, and fresh bananas topped with a decadent chocolate ganache make this a universally appealing dessert that everyone will enjoy.

Why you'll love it: This cake combines the comforting flavors of vanilla and banana with the rich sweetness of chocolate, creating a balanced and irresistible dessert. The custard is creamy and flavorful, the bananas add natural sweetness and texture, and the chocolate ganache provides a luxurious finish. It's a simple recipe with a sophisticated taste, ideal for those who love creamy and fruity desserts.

Perfect occasion: This Vanilla Banana Cream Cake is fantastic for get-togethers, family dinners, or as a special treat for unexpected guests. It's also great for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or any other casual get-togethers. Its elegant appearance and delicious flavors make it suitable for informal and formal occasions.

Decorating Tips: For an elegant presentation, place thin slices of banana and a drizzle of chocolate on top before serving. You can also sprinkle with crushed nuts or toasted coconut for added texture and visual appeal. Serve each slice with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• A pinch of salt
• 5 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 sachet of vanilla sugar
• 60 ml of milk
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 130g flour
• 600 ml of milk
• 5 tablespoons of sugar
• 200 ml) milk
• 2 packets of vanilla pudding mix
• 1 sachet of gelatin (pre-soaked in 4 tablespoons of water)
• 300 ml heavy cream
• 6-8 bananas
• 3-4 tablespoons of apricot jam
• 300 ml heavy cream
• 250g of chocolate

Instructions:

1. First, prepare the custard by boiling 600 ml of milk with the sugar. Mix 200 ml of milk with the pudding mixture, add to the boiling milk and cook until thickened. Stir in the gelatin until dissolved. Cover with plastic wrap and let cool.
2. Separate the eggs. Beat the egg whites with the salt until stiff. In another bowl, whisk the yolks with the sugar and vanilla sugar, then add the milk, baking powder and flour. Gently fold in the egg whites. Pour into a buttered and floured baking dish and bake at 200°C (392°F) for about 20 minutes.
3. Once the custard has cooled, whip it and add the heavy whipped cream.
4. Spread the apricot jam over the cooled cake, layer the banana slices (treated with lemon juice to prevent browning) and top with the vanilla custard. Refrigerate to set.
5. For the ganache, heat 300 ml of heavy cream and melt the chocolate. Let cool slightly then pour over the cake.
6. Refrigerate until firm.

Enjoy this delicious treat that is sure to impress your guests!