🍌 Heavenly Banana Caramel Dream Cake ✨
A luxurious banana sponge cake layered with luscious caramel mascarpone filling, drizzled with silky caramel, and topped with fresh banana slices. Every bite is pure bliss!
Ingredients
For the Banana Cake:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup sour cream
For the Caramel Sauce:
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, cubed
½ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the Mascarpone Cream Filling:
8 oz mascarpone cheese, room temperature
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup powdered sugar
½ cup prepared caramel sauce
For Garnish:
Fresh banana slices
Extra caramel drizzle
Whipped cream swirls
Instructions
1️⃣ Bake the Banana Cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and mashed bananas.
Alternately add dry ingredients with buttermilk and sour cream, mixing until just combined.
Divide batter evenly and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool before slicing into four layers.
2️⃣ Prepare the Caramel Sauce:
Melt sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until golden.
Stir in butter, then slowly add heavy cream while whisking.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt. Let cool.
3️⃣ Make the Mascarpone Cream Filling:
Beat mascarpone, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
Gently fold in caramel sauce for a rich, creamy texture.
4️⃣ Assemble the Cake:
Place a cake layer on a serving plate and spread with mascarpone filling.
Repeat for all layers, stacking evenly.
Coat the cake with a smooth layer of mascarpone cream.
5️⃣ Drizzle & Decorate:
Pour caramel sauce over the cake, letting it drip beautifully.
Garnish with banana slices, whipped cream swirls, and more caramel drizzle.
Why You’ll Love It
🍌 Moist banana cake with a deep caramel flavor.
🍮 Silky mascarpone cream filling for perfect balance.
✨ Stunning caramel drips make it an irresistible showstopper!
Indulge in this Heavenly Banana Caramel Dream Cake today! 🍰✨
