Boston Banana Cream Pie
Take your dessert game to the next level with this luscious Boston Banana Cream Pie—a delightful twist on the classic Boston Cream Pie! This indulgent recipe features layers of moist vanilla cake, silky banana custard, and a decadent dark chocolate ganache that cascades elegantly over the top. Sweet ripe bananas bring a tropical flair, while the rich custard and glossy ganache create a stunning harmony of flavors and textures. Perfect for celebrations or as an elevated weekend treat, this show-stopping dessert is surprisingly simple to prepare and guarantees smiles all around. Keywords: Boston Banana Cream Pie, banana custard, chocolate ganache, layered dessert, easy cake recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 pieces Fresh bananas
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 4 pieces Egg yolks
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for ganache)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the banana custard, mash the bananas in a medium saucepan. Add 1/2 cup of sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks, and whisk until smooth.
Gradually whisk in 1 cup of heavy cream. Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the custard from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
To assemble, place one cake layer onto a serving plate. Spread the banana custard evenly on top.
Place the second cake layer over the banana custard, gently pressing down.
To make the ganache, heat the remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer.
Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let sit for 1-2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and stir until the ganache is glossy and smooth.
Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to set the ganache.
Slice and enjoy your Boston Banana Cream Pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4912 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 303.7 g | 389% | |
| Saturated Fat | 178.3 g | 892% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1005 mg | 335% | |
| Sodium | 1591 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 498.7 g | 181% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 302.9 g | ||
| Protein | 51.7 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 417 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 26.5 mg | 147% | |
| Potassium | 1829 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
