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Sesame, Date & Banana Cake with Tahini Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist and flavorful banana cake with dates,sesame, and a tahini cream cheese frosting, topped with caramelized bananaslices for a decadent finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Middle Eastern-inspired
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 50 g hulled tahini
  • 75 ml orange juice from approx. 1 large orange
  • 140 g medjool dates pitted and quartered (about 8 dates)
  • 240 g very ripe bananas about 2-3, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
  • 113 g unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into 2cm pieces (plus extra for greasing the pan)
  • 150 g caster sugar
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 200 g plain flour sifted
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

For the Tahini Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 130 g cream cheese at room temperature
  • 130 g mascarpone at room temperature
  • 35 g light brown sugar lightly packed
  • 55 g hulled tahini

For the Caramelized Banana:

  • 1 ripe banana peeled and cut into 1cm-thick slices
  • 1 tablespoon demerara sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons of date syrup perfect for a sweet drizzle.

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cake:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly coat a 9-inch round cake pan with butter, then line the bottom with parchment paper for easy release.
  • In a small bowl, combine the tahini and orange juice.
  • Add the quartered dates and sliced bananas, stirring gently to coat.
  • In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the beaten eggs to the butter mixture, mixing well.
  • In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Carefully incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until they are just combined.
  • Add the tahini-orange juice mixture with the dates and bananas, then fold in the toasted sesame seeds.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, then use a spatula to level the surface evenly.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Make the Tahini Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, mascarpone, light brown sugar, and tahini.
  • Mix until smooth and creamy.
  • Keep refrigerated until ready to frost the cake.

Caramelize the Banana :

  • Place the banana slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Sprinkle with demerara sugar and drizzle with date syrup.
  • Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the bananas are caramelized and golden. Let cool.

Assemble the Cake:

  • Spread the tahini cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
  • Arrange the caramelized banana slices on top for decoration, and drizzle with additional date syrup if desired.

Serve and Enjoy:

  • Slice and serve this decadent sesame, date, and banana cake as a dessert or indulgent treat.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal
Keyword Sesame banana cake
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