Ingredients
BANANA CAKE
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large very ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
CHOCOLATE GANACHE
Foodgeist is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
You're reading one of recipes available free. Full library with Gastronome.
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease four 6-inch cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper. Set aside. To prepare the banana cake layers, whisk together eggs, sugar, bananas and oil in a bowl, until mixture becomes smooth. Sift in flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir until just combined. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Invert cake layers and place them on rack to cool. To prepare ganache, place chocolate, heavy cream and corn syrup in a medium heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir the mixture using a wooden spoon until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. To prepare buttercream frosting, place butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add espresso and continue beating until well combined. To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread 2 to 3 tablespoons ganache on top, followed by a layer of espresso buttercream. Continue until the last cake layer is placed. Frost the cake top and sides with the remaining buttercream. Garnish with chocolate sprinkles.
Cover and refrigerate the cake. Leave out in room temperature for at least an hour prior to serving.
RecipeNLG
Gathered
As an Amazon Associate, Foodgeist earns from qualifying purchases.
Achievable elevated desserts — laminated doughs, cakes, custards
Intensifies chocolate flavor — brownies, chocolate cake, tiramisu
Temperature-controlled tempering for chocolate work
Bean-to-bar chocolate kit — roast, crack, winnow, grind, temper cacao
Cascading chocolate fountain — strawberries, marshmallows, party
As an Amazon Associate, Foodgeist earns from qualifying purchases.
Free 2-day shipping on every tool and ingredient we recommend.
The best culinary books narrated, on the house for 30 days.
Every cookbook you've wanted to read — free for 30 days.
As an Amazon Associate, Foodgeist earns from qualifying purchases.
Achievable elevated desserts — laminated doughs, cakes, custards
Intensifies chocolate flavor — brownies, chocolate cake, tiramisu
Temperature-controlled tempering for chocolate work
Bean-to-bar chocolate kit — roast, crack, winnow, grind, temper cacao
Cascading chocolate fountain — strawberries, marshmallows, party