Banana and Strawberries Delight

Name: Banana and Strawberries Delight
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT2H10M0.000S
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened, plus for greasing the pans; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 3 eggs; 2 ripe bananas, mashed; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus for flouring the pans; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 cup sour cream; Pinch kosher salt; 1 pound confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup pasteurized egg whites; 8 sticks (4 cups) unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

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Level: Intermediate

Total: 2 hr 10 min (includes cooling time)
Active: 45 min

Yield: 12 servings

Level: Intermediate

Total: 2 hr 10 min (includes cooling time)
Active: 45 min

Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Cake:

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened, plus for greasing the pans

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

3 eggs

2 ripe bananas, mashed

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus for flouring the pans

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

3/4 cup sour cream

Buttercream:

Pinch kosher salt

1 pound confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup pasteurized egg whites

8 sticks (4 cups) unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

Directions

For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
Cream the granulated sugar and butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla, eggs and bananas. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda and salt. Mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream--do not overmix. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake until a tester comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let the cakes cool before removing from the pans.
For the buttercream: In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix the salt, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and egg whites for 5 minutes on medium-high speed. Add the butter, little by little, and mix for 10 minutes. Fold in the chopped strawberries.
To assemble the cake: Using a serrated knife, cut the top dome off of the cakes to make them level. Cut one of the cakes in half horizontally to form 2 layers. Repeat with the second cake for 4 layers total. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread buttercream on top. Stack a second layer on top and spread buttercream on top. Repeat with the remaining 2 layers. Using an offset spatula, spread buttercream on the outside of the cake. Smooth using up and down strokes, and then scrape off any excess buttercream.

This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. It has not been tested for home use.