Banana Caramel Cake With Mascarpone Frosting Recipe

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Banana Caramel Cake With Mascarpone Frosting
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. Butter 2 9-inch round cake pans; line bottoms with parchment paper. Butter the parchment and dust with flour, tapping out the excess; set aside.
  3. Into a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a small bowl, stir together mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla; set aside.
  5. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat 1 1/2 sticks butter and 1 2/3 cups sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3-4 minute Scrape down the sides as needed.
  6. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  7. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture in two parts, beating until well combined after both additions, 2-3 minute.
  8. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the reserved mashed banana mixture, being careful not to overmix.
  9. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake 30-35 min, or until golden and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Transfer pans to a wire rack to cool for 20 minute.
  11. Invert cakes onto the rack; peel off the parchment paper and reinvert cakes, and let them cool completely, top sides up.
  12. Sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar into a large skillet; cook over high heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until sugar is caramelized.
  13. Remove from heat and stir in 3 Tbs butter until melted.
  14. Return pan to medium heat and add the sliced bananas. Cook until slices start to brown, 1-2 minute Gently turn the bananas, and cook over medium-high heat until browned, about 2 more minute.
  15. Using a serrated knife, trim the tops of the layers to make them level.
  16. Place one layer on a cake plate and arrange the caramelized banana slices on top. Make sure the entire top is covered.
  17. Place the remaining layer on top and frost with mascarpone frosting.
  18. To make the frosting:.
  19. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the mascarpone, cream and confectioners' sugar until medium-soft peaks form, about 1-2 minute Be careful not to overbeat, and use immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1492.23 Kcal (6248 kJ)
Calories from fat 807.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 89.74g 138%
Cholesterol 328.88mg 110%
Sodium 2149.29mg 90%
Potassium 658.23mg 14%
Total Carbs 158.44g 53%
Sugars 71.21g 285%
Dietary Fiber 11.13g 45%
Protein 20.72g 41%
Vitamin C 11mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 5mg 28%
Calcium 348.1mg 35%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 320.3 Kcal (1341 kJ)
Calories from fat 173.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.26g 138%
Cholesterol 70.59mg 110%
Sodium 461.34mg 90%
Potassium 141.29mg 14%
Total Carbs 34.01g 53%
Sugars 15.28g 285%
Dietary Fiber 2.39g 45%
Protein 4.45g 41%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 12%
Iron 1.1mg 28%
Calcium 74.7mg 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 36.5
    Points
  • 41
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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