Decadent Bananas Foster Celebration Cake
Celebrate any occasion with this extravagant Decadent Bananas Foster Celebration Cake! Perfectly layered, this unique cake combines the classic flavors of the beloved Bananas Foster dessert into a stunning centerpiece. With moist sour cream banana cake, rich pastry cream filling, fluffy rum buttercream, and a homemade luscious caramel sauce, this cake is an indulgent treat that's sure to impress your guests. Delve into the warm notes of cinnamon, the brightness of lemon zest, and the smoothness of dark rum as you bring sweet and sophisticated flavors together in each slice. Ideal for birthday celebrations, Mardi Gras festivities, or any celebration worth marking with sweetness, this cake is a labor of love that pays off in delicious memories.
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Servings
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Calories
26
Ingredients
Ingredients
Baking Soda
2 teaspoons (Sifted)
Salt
1 teaspoon (Sifted)
Cinnamon
1 teaspoon (Sifted)
All-Purpose Flour
3 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon (Sifted)
Unsalted Butter
1 cup (Softened (2 sticks))
Sugar
2 1/2 cups (Divided)
Large Eggs
4 (Room temperature)
Sour Cream
1 cup (Room temperature)
Vanilla Extract
1 tablespoon (Pure)
Finely Grated Lemon Zest
2 teaspoons (Freshly grated)
Very Ripe Bananas
6 (Mashed)
Half-and-Half Cream
1 cup (Room temperature)
Sugar
1/4 cup (For pastry cream)
Pinch of Salt
1 pinch (For pastry cream)
Eggs
3 large (Separated (yolks for pastry cream))
Cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons (For pastry cream)
Cold Butter
2 tablespoons (For pastry cream)
Vanilla
1 teaspoon (For pastry cream)
Egg Whites
1 1/4 cups (For buttercream)
Unsalted Butter
2 1/2 cups (Cubed and softened (for buttercream))
Vanilla Extract
2 tablespoons (For buttercream)
Dark Rum
1/4 cup (For buttercream)
Sugar
1 1/4 cups (For caramel)
Water
1/4 cup (For caramel)
Heavy Cream
3/4 cup (For caramel)
Sea Salt
1 pinch (For caramel)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Decadent Bananas Foster Celebration Cake?
This is an extravagant dessert that combines the classic flavors of Bananas Foster into a stunning layered cake featuring moist banana cake, pastry cream, and rum buttercream.
What are the main components of this cake?
The cake consists of a sour cream banana cake base, a rich pastry cream filling, fluffy rum buttercream, and a homemade luscious caramel sauce.
How many bananas are needed for the recipe?
The recipe calls for 6 very ripe bananas, which should be mashed before being added to the batter.
What type of frosting is used to decorate the cake?
The cake is decorated with a fluffy rum buttercream made with unsalted butter, egg whites, vanilla, and dark rum.
Does this recipe contain alcohol?
Yes, the buttercream includes 1/4 cup of dark rum to provide the signature Bananas Foster flavor.
What makes the cake layers moist?
The moisture in the cake comes from the use of one cup of room temperature sour cream and six mashed ripe bananas.
Is the caramel sauce made from scratch?
Yes, the recipe includes instructions for a homemade caramel sauce using sugar, water, heavy cream, and a pinch of sea salt.
What spices are included in the cake batter?
The cake batter includes sifted cinnamon to add warm notes to the banana flavor.
Is there lemon in the Bananas Foster cake?
Yes, two teaspoons of freshly grated lemon zest are added to the batter to provide brightness to the flavor profile.
What is the filling used between the cake layers?
The layers are filled with a rich pastry cream made from half-and-half, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla.
For which occasions is this cake best suited?
It is perfect for birthday celebrations, Mardi Gras festivities, or any special event requiring an indulgent centerpiece.
What type of flour is required?
The recipe requires 3 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon of sifted all-purpose flour.
How should the dry ingredients be prepared?
The baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and all-purpose flour should all be sifted together.
What temperature should the butter be for the cake batter?
The butter for the cake should be softened to room temperature, which is approximately two sticks.
Do the eggs need to be at room temperature?
Yes, the 4 large eggs used in the cake batter should be at room temperature for better emulsion.
What kind of cream is used for the pastry cream?
One cup of room temperature half-and-half cream is used to create the pastry cream.
How is the buttercream described in the recipe?
The buttercream is described as fluffy, smooth, and flavored with dark rum and pure vanilla extract.
What kind of salt is used in the caramel sauce?
The homemade caramel sauce specifically calls for a pinch of sea salt.
Can I use underripe bananas?
No, the recipe specifies very ripe bananas to ensure the best flavor and sweetness for the cake.
What is the liquid base for the caramel sauce?
The caramel is started with a mixture of sugar and 1/4 cup of water before adding heavy cream.
How many eggs are used in the cake batter section?
Four large room-temperature eggs are used for the banana cake portion of the recipe.
How many egg yolks are used for the pastry cream?
The pastry cream uses the yolks from 3 large eggs.
What part of the egg is used for the buttercream?
The buttercream uses 1 1/4 cups of egg whites to achieve its fluffy texture.
How much vanilla extract is required for the entire cake?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon in the cake, 1 teaspoon in the pastry cream, and 2 tablespoons in the buttercream.
Is cornstarch used in this recipe?
Yes, 1 1/2 tablespoons of cornstarch are used as a thickening agent for the pastry cream.
What kind of rum is recommended?
The recipe specifies 1/4 cup of dark rum to be used in the buttercream for a sophisticated flavor.
Does the recipe use sour cream?
Yes, it includes one cup of room temperature sour cream in the banana cake batter.
How many ingredients are in this recipe in total?
There are 26 individual ingredients required to make all the components of this cake.
Is the cake suitable for a Mardi Gras party?
Yes, the description highlights it as an ideal choice for Mardi Gras festivities.
Is this a simple or complex recipe?
It is described as a 'labor of love' that is sophisticated and extravagant, suggesting it is a more involved multi-step recipe.