Monkeys young and old will love this mash-up of banana split, ice cream cake and sundae. Make sure to cook the butter in the cake to a deep brown-it should smell very toasty when it's done, and it will give the cake a rich, nutty flavor. You can make the chocolate sauce a few hours ahead of time and hold it at room temperature.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 6h10m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the banana ice cream cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat until nutty brown. Immediately remove from the heat and reserve.
- Whisk the flour with the baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Vigorously whisk the bananas with the browned butter in a large bowl until very well combined and creamy. Whisk the egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla into the banana mixture until smooth.
- Fold the flour mixture into the banana mixture with a rubber spatula until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread to cover completely; the layer will be thin. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Cool completely on a rack, about 1 hour.
- Spread the ice cream evenly over the banana cake with a rubber spatula. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the chocolate sauce: Combine the chocolate, cream, corn syrup, butter and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk periodically as the mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce starts to boil, turn down the heat. Cool 15 minutes before serving. Transfer to a bowl or small pitcher. (Yield: 1 2/3 cups.)
- For the caramelized bananas: Remove the cake from the freezer and let stand at room temperature. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and swirl the pan. When the butter is completely melted, place the banana pieces cut-sides down in one layer in the pan. When they are nicely browned, after 4 to 5 minutes, flip the bananas. Cook until the other sides are browned and the bananas have softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- To serve, place desired toppings in bowls. Cut squares of the banana cake and divide among serving bowls. Let each person build a sundae with the chocolate sauce, caramelized bananas, and additional toppings.
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Sonata Gasime
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.
Sarita Jha
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the banana split topping.
Kashif Lakk
[email protected]I love this cake! It's the perfect dessert for a summer party.
Rifat Ali Rifat Ali
[email protected]This cake is definitely a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always a hit with my friends and family.
Anchita malla Thakuri
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the topping was delicious. I would try a different recipe for the cake next time.
Stranger Dude
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Md Babu Shikder
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
scene queen
[email protected]This cake is a winner! It's moist, flavorful, and the topping is to die for. I highly recommend it.
Bewa Rishh
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.
deemooo 2012
[email protected]This cake is so delicious! I love the combination of banana, chocolate, and vanilla. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ememere Veronica
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! The cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
sohag seen
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the banana split topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.