Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan forced). Grease a rectangular baking pan and line it with baking paper.
- In a food processor, puree the 250g of very ripe bananas until smooth. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in the 150ml milk and 3 egg yolks.
- In a stand mixer, whip the 6 egg whites with 140g caster sugar and 1/2 tsp cream of tartar to stiff peaks.
- Sift in 220g self-raising flour, 1/4 tsp bicarb soda, 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg to the banana mixture. Fold in half of the meringue, then fold in the remaining half.
- Transfer to the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes, or until golden and springy. Remove and cool completely.
Make the Sauce
- In a bowl, combine 100ml pouring cream, 20g unsalted butter, 1/2 tsp instant coffee powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In a saucepan, cook 80g caster sugar with a splash of water over medium heat until it melts and turns a deep amber caramel. Whisk in the cream mixture until smooth.
- Let cool until it thickens slightly.
Prepare the Whipped Cream
- Whisk together 300ml dolloping cream, 60g crème fraîche, and 2 tsp vanilla bean paste until soft peaks form. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to assemble.
Caramelise Banas
- Peel and slice the 3 bananas used for topping. Sprinkle lightly with caster sugar and caramelise with a kitchen torch or under the broiler.
Assemble the Cake
- Invert the cooled cake onto a serving board. Spread the whipped cream across the top, arrange the caramelised bananas, drizzle with coffee-toffee sauce, and scatter chocolate curls.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep caramelised bananas separate until ready to serve for best texture.
