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Banana Cake With Poppy And Lemon Cream Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Banana Cake, a cherished family recipe from Maman Dion! This moist and flavorful cake is bursting with the sweetness of ripe bananas, the delicate crunch of poppy seeds, and the bright zing of lemon cream. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this cake freezes beautifully for up to 2 months, making it ideal for meal prepping. Bake it in a loaf pan for easy slicing and toasting – a delicious start to your day!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 410.8 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Banana Cake With Poppy And Lemon Cream

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How to Make Banana Cake With Poppy And Lemon Cream

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a food processor or blender, puree 3 ripe bananas, 1/2 cup buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Set aside the banana mixture.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar for 2 minutes using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  5. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the banana mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for 1 1/2 minutes until just combined.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cake cools, make the lemon poppy seed cream: In a medium bowl, beat 1 cup heavy cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  11. Stir in 1 tablespoon poppy seeds and the zest of 1 lemon.
  12. Once the cake is completely cool, frost with the lemon poppy seed cream.
  13. Garnish with fresh banana slices.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

147g

Fat

57g

Carbs

19g

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