Moist Banana Layer Cake with Creamy Vanilla Glaze

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What Makes This Cake Special

  • Ultra-moist banana sponge
  • Light nut crunch inside
  • Creamy vanilla filling between layers
  • Thick, pourable glaze that melts over the cake
  • Perfect for dessert, celebrations, or coffee time

INGREDIENTS

Banana Cake Layers

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional but amazing)
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large bananas)
  • ¾ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)

Creamy Vanilla Filling

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Vanilla Glaze (Dripping Sauce)

  • ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Topping

  • Fresh banana slices
  • Extra chopped nuts
  • Optional: drizzle of honey or caramel

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare the Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F
  2. Grease and line two 8-inch round pans
  3. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon

Make the Batter

  1. Beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy
  2. Add eggs one at a time
  3. Mix in vanilla and mashed bananas
  4. Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk
  5. Fold in chopped nuts

Bake

  • Divide batter evenly into pans
  • Bake 30–35 minutes
  • Toothpick should come out clean
  • Cool completely before assembling

Creamy Filling

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth
  2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla
  3. Slowly pour in cream and whip until fluffy and spreadable

Vanilla Glaze

  1. Heat condensed milk, cream, and butter on low
  2. Stir until smooth (do NOT boil)
  3. Remove from heat, add vanilla and salt
  4. Let cool slightly — it thickens as it cools

Assemble the Cake

  1. Place first cake layer on plate
  2. Spread thick layer of vanilla cream filling
  3. Add second cake layer
  4. Pour warm glaze generously over top
  5. Let it drip naturally down the sides
  6. Decorate with banana slices and nuts

Pro Tips

  • Use very ripe bananas (brown spots = best flavor)
  • Chill cake 20 minutes before slicing for clean cuts
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth
  • This cake tastes EVEN BETTER the next day

Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 4 days
  • Bring to room temperature before serving

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