Description

This Banana Cake with Malted Chocolate Mascarpone Whipped Cream is a moist and flavorful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich, creamy frosting. A perfect dessert for any occasion!

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

½ cup vegetable oil

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 cup whole milk (mix with lemon juice for sour milk)

1 tbsp lemon juice (only to mix with the milk)

1 tsp vanilla extract

3 medium bananas, well-ripened and mashed

For the Malted Chocolate Mascarpone Whipped Cream:

3 cups heavy whipping cream

1 cup sifted powdered sugar

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tbsp malted milk powder

3 tsp vanilla extract

16 oz mascarpone cheese

For the Cake Topping:

2 cups malted milk chocolate balls (whole or chopped)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
Make sour milk by adding lemon juice to the milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and mix well.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour milk to the sugar mixture, then mix in vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
Evenly divide batter into pans and bake for 28-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool the cake layers in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.
Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, malted milk powder, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold in mascarpone cheese until smooth.
Frost the cooled cake layers with the malted chocolate mascarpone whipped cream.
Garnish with chopped malted milk chocolate balls.
Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

For a nutty twist, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the cake batter.

For a vegan version, substitute coconut cream for heavy cream and a dairy-free cream cheese alternative for mascarpone.

For extra banana flavor, add sliced bananas between the cake layers.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 340
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg