How to Make a Creamy Banana Cake

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How to Make a Creamy Banana Cake
How to Make a Creamy Banana Cake
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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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Make Banana Cream Pie Step 1

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 250 ° C

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Make Banana Cream Pie Step 2

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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Make Banana Cream Pie Step 3

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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Make Banana Cream Pie Step 4

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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Make Banana Cream Pie Step 5

Step 5. Put the dough in the pan

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Make Banana Cream Pie Step 6

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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Make Banana Cream Pie Step 7

Step 7. Pierce the bottom and sides with a fork

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Make Banana Cream Pie Step 8

Step 8. Cook for 8-10 minutes

Method 2 of 2: Filling

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Make Banana Cream Pie Step 9

Step 1. Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium skillet

Add the milk little by little.

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Make Banana Cream Pie Step 10

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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Make Banana Cream Pie Step 11

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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Make Banana Cream Pie Step 12

Step 4. Add butter and vanilla

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Make Banana Cream Pie Step 13

Step 5. Place the sliced bananas on the bottom of the shell and pour the mixture over them

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Make Banana Cream Pie Step 14

Step 6. Allow to cool until completely firmed, or about 2 hours

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Make Banana Cream Pie Step 15

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.

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