Banana Flan Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

For the Flan: - 3 cups whole milk - 3/4 cup sugar - 1/2 cup cornstarch - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 2 eggs - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cake: - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 3/4 cup granulated sugar - 2 large eggs - 1 cup mashed banana - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1/2 cup buttermilk

For the Frosting: - 1 cup heavy cream - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened - 1/2 cup powdered sugar - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation Time:

45 minutes

Cooking Time:

60 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3/5 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

For the Flan: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. 3. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. 4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened. 5. Remove from heat and stir in the eggs and vanilla extract. 6. Pour the flan mixture into a 9-inch round baking dish.

For the Cake: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. 4. Beat in the eggs, banana, and vanilla extract. 5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined. 6. Pour the cake batter over the flan mixture in the baking dish.

For the Frosting: 1. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. 2. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. 3. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. 4. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 320 per serving Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 75mg Sodium: 150mg Carbohydrates: 40g Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and decadent
• Rich banana flavor
• Moist and fluffy cake
• Sweet and tangy frosting

User Comments:

• "This cake was amazing! The flan and cake layers were perfect together."
• "I'm not usually a fan of banana desserts, but this cake was so delicious."
• "The frosting was the perfect topping for this already incredible cake."
• "It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it."
• "I would highly recommend this cake to anyone who loves bananas or desserts."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
• If you don't have a 9-inch round baking dish, you can use an 8x8 inch square dish.
• You can also top the cake with sliced bananas or whipped cream for extra flavor and presentation.