Banana Cake Recipe
dark chocolate mousse, banana butter, candied peanuts
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Ingredients
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Banana Cake
Dark Chocolate Mousse
Banana Butter
Candied Peanuts
Method
Banana Cake
- 1
Prepare the Cake Batter
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then add mashed bananas and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- 2
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
Dark Chocolate Mousse
- 3
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, melt dark chocolate over a double boiler. Once melted, let it cool slightly.
- 4
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream and sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream.
- 5
Prepare Egg Whites
In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Banana Butter
- 6
Make the Banana Butter
In a mixing bowl, mash ripe bananas. Mix in softened butter, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
Candied Peanuts
- 7
Candy the Peanuts
In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add peanuts and cook until the mixture turns golden brown and coats the peanuts. Spread on parchment paper to cool.
