Banana Bolo Cake

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This banana cake is deliciously easy!

Caramelized bananas on top, with a light fluffy and moist cake underneath. Enjoy it warm with a delicious cup of coffee and you will not be disappointed!.

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Ingredients:

Batter:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup unsalted butter (room temp)

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 2 eggs (yolks and whites separated, room temp)

• ½ cup whole milk

• ¼ tsp lemon juice

Topping:

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)

• ¾ cup brown sugar

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

• 2 ripe bananas (peeled and sliced)

Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch deep cake pan with butter.

2. Make the Batter:

   • In a mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

   • Add the vanilla extract, then the egg yolks one at a time. Mix well after each addition.

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

   • Add the dry ingredients to the mixer, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined. Set the batter aside.

3. Prepare the Topping:

   • In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir over medium heat until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.

   • Without stirring, continue to cook for a few minutes until the sugar starts to caramelize.

   • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Assemble the Cake:

   • Pour the caramelized sugar mixture into the bottom of the greased cake pan.

   • Arrange the sliced bananas evenly on top of the caramel.

5. Prepare the Egg Whites:

   • In a clean mixer bowl, whisk the egg whites on low speed until frothy. Add the lemon juice and continue to whisk.

   • Increase the speed to high and whisk until the egg whites form stiff peaks.

   • Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the cake batter.

6. Bake the Cake:

   • Pour the batter over the bananas in the cake pan and smooth the top.

   • Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

7. Cool & Flip:

   • Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake.

   • Carefully flip the cake upside down onto a plate. Serve warm and enjoy!