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Banoffee Sheet Cake with Caramelised Banana

A comforting and nostalgic cake that combines fluffy banana sponge, silky coffee-toffee sauce, and caramelised bananas, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 250 g very ripe bananas Use for best flavor and natural sweetness.
  • 150 ml milk
  • 3 pieces egg yolks From large eggs.
  • 6 pieces egg whites From large eggs.
  • 140 g caster sugar Divided.
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 220 g self-raising flour
  • 1/4 tsp bicarb soda
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
Decoration and Sauce
  • 1 block milk or dark chocolate For decoration.
  • 100 ml pouring cream For the sauce.
  • 20 g unsalted butter At room temperature.
  • 1/2 tsp instant coffee powder
  • 80 g caster sugar For the sauce.
Whipped Cream and Crème Fraîche
  • 300 ml dolloping cream For the whipped cream.
  • 60 g crème fraîche or sour cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
Caramelised Bananas
  • 3 pieces bananas For caramelisation.
  • Caster sugar To dust for caramelisation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan forced). Grease a rectangular baking pan and line it with baking paper.
  2. 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.
  3. In a stand mixer, whip the 6 egg whites with 140g caster sugar and 1/2 tsp cream of tartar to stiff peaks.
  4. 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.
  5. Transfer to the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes, or until golden and springy. Remove and cool completely.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a bowl, combine 100ml pouring cream, 20g unsalted butter, 1/2 tsp instant coffee powder, and a pinch of salt.
  2. 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.
  3. Let cool until it thickens slightly.
Prepare the Whipped Cream
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.