Banana, Peanut Praline & Toasted Meringue Cake - get the full recipe & tutorial | Cupcake Jemma

The peanut & banana cake of DREAMS is here and we absolutely cannot WAIT to share this recipe with you guys! Four layers of squishy banana sponge, filled with the most INSANE toasted swiss meringue buttercream & peanut pralinee. MAKE IT AND THANK US LATER!
4x 8" Cake Tins
SPONGE
470g Unsalted Butter
340g Caster Sugar
135g Brown Sugar
400g Mashed Banana
6 Eggs
525g Self Raising Flour
1 ½ tsp Bicarb
¼ tsp Sea Salt
150g Natural Yoghurt
1 ½ tsp Vanilla
SWISS MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM
300g Egg Whites
600g Caster Sugar
720g Unsalted Butter
1 tsp Vanilla
½ tsp Sea Salt
BRITTLE & PRALINEE
125g Caster Sugar
50g Water
150g Salted Peanuts
Banana Chips & Peanuts to decorate
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[@daniellejohnson5198]

Wow Jemma you have outdone yourself. It’s a lot going on in your cake and it looks like it’s worth every bit of it and I don’t even eat bananas

[@andiiegoro16]

Seeing Jemma decorate the cake like, it was like seeing a happening/performance. Specially the swirls, mesmerizing

[@simabnasir1590]

I made this cake today. I love banana bread but had not found a good banana cake recipe ever. Let me say this is hands down the best banana cake recipe. So moist and fluffy. Thank you so much

[@talaynanaidoo]

Been waiting for this one! Looks absolutely incredible 😋

[@CupcakeJemma]

Woohoo! Enjoy 😘

[@filipereis2777]

Absolutely gorgeous, and it looks immensely fun to make ! Can't wait to try it. Thank you so much for the recipe ❤

[@emilywynstra]

Bananas are my favorite fruit and my favorite dessert base! I love layer cakes and this one looks supremely scrumptious! Well played Jemma...you made my day!!🍌🤗

[@mariacamilaserranomelo6307]

Need to make this asap, thank you so much, all your recipes are awesome!! The cornflake brownie is a favorite in my family!

[@stephensantay578]

I wept openly when I saw this cake. so beautiful. Banana sponge is my spirit cake animal.

[@CupcakeJemma]

NO TEARS! Unless they're happy ones 😂

[@stephensantay578]

@@CupcakeJemma All Joyful! Your addition of toasted meringue looks like a stroke of genius! Chef's Kiss!!!!

[@zacharywong483]

That looks absolutely delicious!

[@kasiasbakes8273]

WOW!!! How good does this cake look!😋🤩 My mouth is watering watching you Jemma eating this incredible creation of yours!😋😄 You smashed it again! 👏👏💖💖

[@sallysr.dadour84]

What a wonderful combination... must be delicious 👌

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

Magic.Jemma this one is the winner Wow thank so much for the brittle recipe I loved it so much stay bless with your family

[@DiaDia18]

Very nice recipie Jemma! They looks amazing! Have a nice day and good weekend! Have a good week and good month! 👍👏🍴

[@shirleylewis3490]

It looks amazing!

[@gorikuri8068]

Made today but replaced the eggs with extra banana 😍😋😋😋 to die for absolutely smashing combination

[@keanonk7775]

incredible 👏🏽 can’t wait to try it myself

[@lore5506]

Hoo por Dios!! ustedes e ibakemistakes ,son geniales hacen cosas gloriosas mi inspiración total ♥️

[@abdulahmed-hg9cx]

Jemma this cake looks amazing and delicious 🤤

[@CaribbeanLife101]

Looks so delicious 😋

[@reshmanair-qe4it]

absolutely delicious .

[@ibieibie9178]

It already looks great! ❤

[@CupcakeJemma]

Thank you! 😊

[@dr-k1667]

OMG!! This one is an instant WINNER! When I am next in London... your shop is a MUST!!

[@CupcakeJemma]

YAS! We can't wait to see you there!

[@lynnbarendsen3648]

Yum yum yum! Looks amazing and will make for sure!

[@CupcakeJemma]

Can't wait to see your recreation! 🍌🍰

[@RajuwaRamat-mr3pi]

wow jemma you're a genius, I don't know how you come up with great ideas every time,your flavours always pair soooooo well even if there's a million things going in ❤❤

[@emmamc8592]

Hi Jemma and team! Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your recipes with the world. Everything I have made from you guys is so good and I think it’s such a kind thing that you share your knowledge and recipes. Just ordered your book and cannot wait for it to arrive! Also definitely planning a trip to London just to visit you guys. Love from the Netherlands🥰

[@carolmeakins3578]

Looks great! x

[@moduqueRN]

Great job, looks so delicious!

[@CupcakeJemma]

Thank you so much! 💖

[@mamakimdelaney8970]

You never disappoint!

[@MirandaXxRose]

this looks soooo delicious!! my mom makes me a birthday cake every year; i may have to ask for this one this year!!

[@kamilagonet1459]

I did try this meringue, and it is amazing

[@Pembroke.]

This looks lovely

[@CupcakeJemma]

Thank you! 💖

[@michellefrossard5849]

Cannot wait for this one 😍

[@sza484]

I will have to make this for my birthday next week. ❤

[@jessca268]

Wow oh wow! It looks so good, can’t wait to bake it 😍😍😍😍😍

[@CupcakeJemma]

We can't wait to see your recreation!

[@jessca268]

@@CupcakeJemma and what perfect timing too- me Dad’s birthday’s coming up and peanuts are his favourite!

[@mlfs87]

Flippin eck gang, this looks wiiiildly delicious!

[@WillTheGamerGod]

I CANT WAIT, 4TH THIS TIME! I just came back from somewhere, sorry I wasn’t 1st! ❤ This looks absolutely delicious. The almond and peach cookies were so delicious. I’m going to make the cheesecake brownie next, and most likely this one! 🎉🎉❤ Thank you!

[@lesliedausey]

That buttercream would be great for a Bonfire Night treat!

[@puterinadirah6723]

Can't wait!!

[@butterkeks3007]

I ❤ it. Thank you for the recipe 🍌🍌🍌

[@ChloePonee]

This must be my favourite flavour combination! Would you be able to do more loaf cake / tray bake recipes that require less work and ingredients? Maybe a paired down/smaller version of these layer cakes?

[@KoffeewithK371]

What is the piping tip you used? I love that design!

[@lowfat_recipes]

Pecan banana caramel cake would be amazing ❤

[@tammiemartinez6485]

Nice filling. Instead of making your own pistachio paste you made a peanut/caramel paste. Pretty cool Gemma... 👍

[@vjohnson2400]

All of my favourite flavours in one cake - what’s not to love????

[@CupcakeJemma]

Exactly! It's so so delicious! 🍌🥜🍰

[@gummymansg]

You can't get rid of us! We shall always be your lovable pests!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@noreenallen7564]

Oh behave ! Cant wait for this one 🎉

[@CupcakeJemma]

ENJOY 😏

[@user-xu9tq5rk1m]

Amazing cake!! If we wanted to make it two layer do you just halve the ingredients?? 😊

[@olgagordon3003]

Looks amazing!! Can I add oil and butter? Thank you ❤

[@julieb5850]

You can make nice cupcakes too

[@rayzie3187]

@CupcakeJemma Is possible to replace the unsalted butter with margarine??

[@bethanyknoll6640]

What tip did you use for the beautiful ribbon effect?

[@CourtyardPigeon]

I will make this next week!

[@CupcakeJemma]

Can't wait to see it!

[@CourtyardPigeon]

@@CupcakeJemma I just saw that you commented. I made the cake and it was incredible. I'm actually making it again tomorrow.

[@goosesayhonk]

😋

[@faramarzjackson4254]

Hello my lovely chef 😀❤

[@CupcakeJemma]

Hello 😊

[@susa1969]

OMG this looks insanely delicious, off to the hardware store to buy a blowtorch ASAP

[@cooking_with_gisou]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Anne-cl3xc]

Can i substitute peanuts for almonds or hazelnuts?

[@fareedaabdulrahman2825]

Can I divide the recipe by 4 for just one cake tin? 😅 Or how much batter would be required for 1 regular sized cupcake tin?

[@Abigailk59]

Can you substitute the peanuts for any other type of nuts? For example, could you make it with cashews or pistachios? Would the amount of nuts stay the same? I know that different nuts have different fat contents in them and could potentially affect the finished texture of it.

[@karenmckenzie8465]

Omg I want to lick the screen. Lol

[@lisakluver9237]

I find that when I make Swiss Meringue Buttercream I still taste the butter even though I whip it forever. Any tips would be appreciated.

[@HelloGudbye93]

Of all the buttercreams/ frostings, Swiss and Italian meringue, will both just naturally have a strong buttery, velvety taste. American or Russian buttercream are much less butter-flavored, but sweeter. Personally, I usually just aim for very strong flavors in my SMBC if I'm making it for someone who doesn't like a strong buttery taste (i.e. raspberry smbc, caramel smbc, coffee, lemon, etc.). All balance out the buttery taste more than just a splash of vanilla

[@tammiemartinez6485]

Not to take anything away from Gemma's SMBC because I use to use only hers before I found another recipe. The one I've been using uses 7 egg whites, 2 cups of sugar (you can use 1/4 of a cup less if you wanted to) and 3 sticks of butter (113 grams per stick). I noticed right away that the butter flavor is tamed down and the mouth feel is so much more pleasant. It's one batch of SMBC and it makes a good amount. Maybe give this one a try. Either way, happy baking... 😋

[@BelindaNeal66]

Jemma, why is it sometimes when I bake with Bananas the cake is sometimes heavy? What is the reason behind this?

[@senakitchen5560]

Like 👍✝️🇱🇰

[@paddybissett7288]

Is this cake in ur cookbook

[@mareliels146]

Hi C&D team, could you do the same buttercream but with Italian Meringue?

[@CupcakeJemma]

You totally can!

[@mareliels146]

@@CupcakeJemma Excellent! Thanks so much!

[@houda3051]

Do you think using burnt butter in the buttercream will go with the toasted meringue?

[@micaelaspinelli534]

Where can I find this large piping nozzle?

[@hinakhodiyara7883]

Can a cake be sexy? This one is. Thanks for sharing Jemma :)

[@khannaginny]

Hi, can you please share the name of piping nozzle

[@helarasamihira4433]

Like 🇱🇰🌸🌹

[@simabnasir1590]

Can we half the ingredients?

[@CupcakeJemma]

You can indeed!

[@sharonlee2998]

Could u do a series that has gluten free, dairy free etc cakes please. I have relatives that can't have gluten n grandchildren that are highly allergic to dairy but want to bake with me but I'm so nervous about it

[@ByHerHand]

Two weeks away? Why?

[@CupcakeJemma]

We changed our upload schedule a little - so it's a week later than intended!

[@ByHerHand]

It was truly a glorious cake :)

[@mohiuddeenbrey4743]

Where is sally

[@anitadhm_]

she’s allergic to peanuts🥲

[@CupcakeJemma]

This 😂🥜

[@GoddessOfWhine]

The cake looks gorgeous! Oops, you've pronounced praline incorrectly. 🙈 It's pra-leen. 😎

[@serenetiv]

idk... i'd rather do this asa cupcake... the full cake is simply too big for me, i can't even eat one slice of that before getting full... but it's a problem i always have with these types of cake... too tall, too big, too much.