Root Wuan

BANANA CREAM CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING AND CARAMEL. A moist, tender banana cake filled with homemade banana pastry cream, topped with fresh bananas, silky cream cheese frosting, and caramel swirls. Ingredients Banana Cake - 3 ripe bananas, mashed - 1/4 cup unsalted butter - 1/4 cup neutral oil - 1/2 cup brown sugar - 1/4 cup granulated sugar - 2 large eggs, room temperature - 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream, room temperature - 1/2 cup milk, room temperature - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 2 cups all-purpose flour *(this line is cropped in the screenshot, so double-check the amount)* - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder - 1/2 tsp baking soda - 1/4 tsp salt - 1 tsp ground cinnamon Banana Pastry Cream - 1 can evaporated milk - 1 banana - 1/2 cup granulated sugar - 2 egg yolks (room temperature) - 2 tbsp cornstarch - 1 tsp banana extract - 1 tsp vanilla extract Cream Cheese Frosting - 8 oz cream cheese, softened - 3–4 tbsp powdered sugar - 2 tbsp heavy cream - 1 tsp vanilla extract Topping - 2 bananas, sliced - Caramel sauce, for drizzling Instructions Banana Pastry Cream Blend 1 banana with the evaporated milk. Whisk with the sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and add the banana and vanilla extracts. Cover and cool completely. Brown Butter Melt the butter until golden brown and nutty. Let cool. Banana Cake 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Mix the brown butter, sugars, and oil. 3. Add the eggs, yogurt/sour cream, milk, vanilla, and mashed bananas. 4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. 6. Pour into a prepared pan and bake 35–40 minutes. Cool completely. Cream Cheese Frosting Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Assemble Poke holes into the cake and pour the banana pastry cream over the top. Add the sliced bananas, then spread with the cream cheese frosting. Drizzle with caramel sauce and swirl. Slice, serve, and enjoy.