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Easy Banoffee Cake

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A moist banana cake layered with rich dulce de leche, fluffy whipped cream, fresh bananas, and chocolate for an easy banoffee-inspired dessert. Perfect for gatherings and special occasions.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups ripe mashed bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
  • 1¾ cups all purpose flour
  • ¾ cup graham crackers, crushed (about 10 crackers)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 to 1¼ cups dulce de leche
  • 1½ cups whipped cream or Cool Whip
  • 2–3 bananas, sliced
  • Shaved or finely chopped dark chocolate, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Mash the bananas in a small bowl with a fork.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas until combined.
  5. Stir in the flour, crushed graham crackers, baking powder, and cinnamon until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool completely, then spread the dulce de leche evenly over the top using an offset spatula.
  8. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the dulce de leche layer.
  9. Top with sliced bananas, shaved chocolate, and an extra drizzle of dulce de leche just before serving.

Notes

  • Add the banana slices just before serving to prevent browning.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Cool Whip can be used in place of freshly whipped cream.
  • For cleaner slices, chill the assembled cake for 30 minutes before serving.

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