Description
Salted Honey Banana Cream Cake is a decadent layered dessert featuring moist banana cake, silky honey-infused cream filling, and fluffy whipped frosting finished with a touch of sea salt. The combination of sweet bananas, rich honey, and subtle salt creates a perfectly balanced and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup honey (for filling)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 bananas, sliced for layering
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, oil, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
- Add the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
- Bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely.
- Beat cream cheese and honey until smooth for the filling.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with the honey cream filling.
- Arrange banana slices evenly over the filling.
- Top with the second cake layer.
- Frost the cake with the remaining whipped cream.
- Drizzle with additional honey and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Chill for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor and moisture.
- Flaky sea salt enhances the sweetness of the honey and bananas.
- Keep banana slices between layers to prevent browning on the exterior.
- For extra richness, add a layer of banana pudding between the cake layers.
- Store refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American