Description
Banana Magic Cake whisks classic comfort into a multilayered dessert with minimal effort. Silky custard nestles between delicate cake layers, promising sweet satisfaction that delights without complicated techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 eggs, separated
- 2 cups milk, lukewarm
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- ½ cup mashed banana (about 1 medium banana)
Sugar Components:
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Flavor and Liquid Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by greasing an 8×8 inch (20×20 centimeters) dish and lining with parchment paper, creating overhanging edges for effortless removal.
- Create a pristine meringue by whipping egg whites until they form elegant, rigid peaks that hold their shape perfectly.
- Transform egg yolks and sugars into a creamy, pale yellow mixture through vigorous whisking until the texture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Introduce melted butter and water to the yolk mixture, blending thoroughly for approximately 2 minutes to ensure complete integration.
- Gently fold mashed bananas into the mixture, stirring minimally to maintain the delicate consistency.
- Gradually incorporate flour into the liquid ingredients, mixing until the batter appears seamless and free of lumps.
- Delicately pour milk and vanilla extract into the batter, stirring consistently to create a homogeneous liquid.
- Tenderly fold whipped egg whites into the batter in three separate additions, ensuring each incorporation is complete before adding the next portion. Note that the final mixture will have an extremely thin, almost liquid-like consistency.
- Transfer the silky batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly across the surface.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (163°C) for 45-60 minutes, monitoring closely. If the surface browns too rapidly, drape aluminum foil over the cake to prevent excessive caramelization.
- Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature, recognizing that a slight jiggle in the center is characteristic of the custard layer.
- Finish by delicately dusting the cooled cake with powdered sugar, creating an elegant and inviting presentation.
Notes
- Gentle folding technique is crucial for creating distinct cake layers with a magical texture transformation during baking.
- Egg temperature matters: use room temperature eggs for smoother, more consistent batter mixing and better volume when whipping whites.
- Watch baking time carefully, as ovens vary; the cake should have a subtle jiggle in the center, indicating the perfect custard-like consistency.
- Choose ripe, soft bananas for maximum natural sweetness and easier mashing, which helps distribute flavor evenly throughout the cake.
- Patience is key when cooling – letting the cake rest completely allows the layers to set and develop their unique texture and flavor profile.
- Storing tip: refrigerate for up to 3 days, covering loosely to maintain the cake’s delicate moisture and prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 279 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg