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Banana Cake in the style of Cyril Lignac

Recipe by Les Ateliers de Ludo

A moist cake made with very ripe bananas, featuring caramelized bananas at the bottom of the pan like a Tatin tart. All scented with a hint of amber rum. Ideal for a snack, this banana cake is made in a few simple steps and uses everyday ingredients.

EasyFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
40m
Prep
47m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 37m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$5.40
Total cost
$0.68
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Caramelize the sugar without burning
  • Incorporate the hot cream into the caramel (steam)
  • Do not overfill the pan to avoid overflow
  • Bake at 155°C for 45 minutes
  • Unmould the cake gently

Safety Warnings

  • The caramel is very hot; handle with care
  • Watch out for steam when adding the hot cream
  • Use kitchen gloves to handle the hot pan

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