Banana Cake With Dulce De Leche Filling
If you're looking for a dessert that's a bit different from the traditional banana cake, then you'll love this recipe for banana cake with dulce de leche filling. Not only does it add a delicious creamy flavor to an already tasty cake, but it's also incredibly simple to make. So don't wait any longer, let's get started!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 1 cup dulce de leche
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- In a separate mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the mashed bananas to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add flour mixture alternately with milk, starting and ending with flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
- Pour batter into two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them from the pans and placing on wire racks to cool completely.
- Spread the dulce de leche on top of one of the cake layers, then place the second cake layer on top, creating a sandwich.
Tips
If you're short on time or don't have fresh bananas on hand, you can use canned mashed bananas instead. Just make sure to drain them well before adding them to the batter. Additionally, if you want to add an extra layer of flavor, try sprinkling chopped nuts or shredded coconut between the cake layers before adding the dulce de leche.
Conclusion
Now that you've seen just how easy it is to make banana cake with dulce de leche filling, it's time to get baking! This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you're looking for a unique dessert to serve at a dinner party, or just want to whip up something tasty for your family at home. So go ahead and give it a try – your taste buds will thank you!