You are in the right place to learn how to cook a delicious creamy banana cake. This recipe is for eight people.
Ingrediants
Shell
- 75 gr butter or lard
- 130 gr flour
- A pinch of salt
- 3-4 tablespoons of cold water
Filling
- 130 gr sugar
- 35 gr cornstarch (cornstarch)
- A pinch of salt
- 250 gr whipped cream
- 750 ml milk
- 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons of soft butter (about 20 g)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 large sliced bananas
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Shell
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Step 1. Preheat the oven to 250 ° C
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Step 2. Combine flour and salt, then add the butter (or lard) into small pieces and knead the dough until you get a sandy consistency
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Step 3. Add the cold water one tablespoon at a time, stirring, until the dough comes off the sides of the bowl
Add a couple of extra tablespoons if needed.
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Step 4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface
Roll it out until it forms a circle that is 3-4 cm wider than the diameter of the inverted pan.
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Step 5. Put the dough in the pan
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Step 6. Cut the edge of the dough so that it advances about 2.5 cm off the edge
Fold the dough inwards and decorate it with the tines of a fork.
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Step 7. Pierce the bottom and sides with a fork
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Step 8. Cook for 8-10 minutes
Method 2 of 2: Filling
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Step 1. Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium skillet
Add the milk little by little.
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Step 2. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and boils, this will take about 6 minutes
Then, boil and mix for a minute.
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Step 3. Pour half of the mixture over the egg yolks, then return it to the pan and mix well
Boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
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Step 4. Add butter and vanilla
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Step 5. Place the sliced bananas on the bottom of the shell and pour the mixture over them
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Step 6. Allow to cool until completely firmed, or about 2 hours
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Step 7. Serve garnished with whipped cream, and some banana slices if you like
Advice
- You can also use crackers to make the shell, or you can buy a shortcrust pastry roll at the grocery store.
- Mix the whipped cream well, or people will feel the sugar in their teeth.