Banana Cake Recipe
Cream Cheese Mousse, Vanilla Ice Cream, White Chocolate Crumble
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Ingredients
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Banana Cake
Cream Cheese Mousse
Vanilla Ice Cream
White Chocolate Crumble
Method
Banana Cake
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Mash Bananas
In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Set aside.
- 3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 4
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 5
- 6
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- 7
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cake
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Mousse
- 9
Prepare the Mousse
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- 10
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 11
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, adding the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- 12
Chill the Mousse
Refrigerate the mousse for at least 1 hour before serving.
Vanilla Ice Cream
- 13
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- 14
Chill Mixture
Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 15
Churn Ice Cream
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- 16
Freeze Ice Cream
Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
White Chocolate Crumble
- 17
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 18
Melt Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped white chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- 19
Combine Crumble Ingredients
In a bowl, combine melted white chocolate, flour, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix until crumbly.
- 20
Bake Crumble
Spread the crumble mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Let cool.