Banana Shwe Gye Cake Recipes

THE BEST BANANA CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan (see Cook's Note) with aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two longer sides. Lightly spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
• For the cake, mash the bananas in a large bowl with a fork or potato masher until very smooth. Whisk in the dark brown sugar, melted butter, sour cream, eggs and vanilla until smooth and combined. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
• Fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture in thirds until just combined. Pour into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Leave the cake in the pan to cool slightly, about 30 minutes. Use the foil overhang to remove the cake from the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Meanwhile, beat the butter, cream cheese and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Reduce to low speed, then add the powdered sugar a cup at a time until smooth. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract.
• Transfer 1/2 cup of the frosting to a small bowl and stir in the dulce de leche until smooth. Cover both frostings with plastic wrap and keep at room temperature until ready to assemble the cake.
• For the candied banana chips, warm the maple syrup in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until it just starts bubbling. Add the banana chips and cook, tossing and stirring frequently with a rubber spatula, until the chips have absorbed almost all the maple syrup and are browned in spots, 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately transfer the banana chips to a baking sheet, spread in an even layer and cool completely. Once cool, roughly chop.
• Transfer the cake to a serving platter. Spread about 3/4 cup plain cream cheese frosting all over the top of the cake.
• Dollop the dulce de leche frosting and remaining plain frosting on top, then use a small offset spatula to swirl both frostings together in a swooping design, making sure the frosting goes all the way to the edges of the cake. Top with the chopped candied banana chips.

BANANA SHWE GYE CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set the pan on a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Roast the semolina in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring, until the color changes, 10 minutes. Combine the coconut milk, enough water to fill 1 coconut milk can, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar and bananas in a large pot and heat over medium heat until barely simmering, about 4 to 5 minutes. Slowly pour in the roasted semolina, mixing well to avoid lumps. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Addthe butter or margarine while stirring.
• Pour the batter into the pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is evenly golden brown, 1 hour. Sprinkle the top with the poppy seeds. Place under the broiler and broil 2 minutes. Cool to room temperature, cover and let stand overnight. Cut into diamonds to serve. Refrigerate any leftovers. Reheat to room temperature before serving.

BANANA SHWE GYE CAKE (BURMESE SEMOLINA CAKE)

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set the pan on a foil-lined baking sheet. Roast the semolina in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring, till the color changes, 10 min. Combine the coconut lowfat milk, sufficient water to fill 1 coconut lowfat milk can, evaporated lowfat milk, Large eggs, sugar and bananas in a large pot and heat over medium heat till barely simmering, about 4 to 5 min. Slowly pour in the roasted semolina, mixing well to avoid lumps. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, till thick. Add in the butter or possibly margarine while stirring. Pour the batter into the pan and bake till a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is proportionately golden, 1 hour. Sprinkle the top with the poppy seeds. Place under the broiler and broil 2 min. Cold to room temperature, cover and let stand overnight. Cut into diamonds to serve. The cake will be moist, not fluffy. Chill any leftovers. Reheat to room temperature before serving. This recipe yields 6 to 10 servings. Comments: "Shwe gye" is Burmese for semolina. Semolina can be found at specialty markets and health food shops.

OLD-FASHIONED BANANA CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 by 2-inch round cake pan.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the bananas, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on low speed until combined. With the mixer still on low, add the oil, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and orange zest. Mix until smooth.
• In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Stir in the chopped walnuts, if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, turn out onto a cooling rack, and cool completely.
• Spread the frosting thickly on the top of the cake and decorate with walnut halves, if using.
• Mix the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on low speed until just combined. Don't whip! Add the sugar and mix until smooth.

BANANA BREAD PUDDING (BOMA) RECIPE

Steps:

• Bread: Heat oven to 300 degrees. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add the milk, cream, and cinnamon sugar. Place half of the bread cubes in a 9X9-inch square pan. Cover with the sliced bananas, followed by the remaining bread. Pour the cream mixture over the entire dish, filling it two-thirds to three-quarters full. Press the top layer of bread into the liquid to prevent it from drying out. Scatter the butter cubes on top. Bake 60 to 70 minutes, until well set. Let sit for 20 minutes. Serve warm, with chilled vanilla sauce. Vanilla Sauce: Bring the cream, milk, vanilla, and sugar to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Separately, whisk together the cornstarch and egg yolks. Temper the egg mixture by vigorously stirring in a few spoonfuls of the hot cream mixture, then blend the egg mixture into the remaining cream. Stir until well combined and thickened. Transfer into a bowl and set over an ice bath to cool before serving.

BANANA SHWE GYE CAKE - {BURMESE SEMOLINA CAKE} RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set the pan on a foil-lined baking sheet. Roast the semolina in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring, until the color changes, 10 minutes. Combine the coconut milk, enough water to fill 1 coconut milk can, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar and bananas in a large pot and heat over medium heat until barely simmering, about 4 to 5 minutes. Slowly pour in the roasted semolina, mixing well to avoid lumps. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Add the butter or margarine while stirring. Pour the batter into the pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is evenly golden brown, 1 hour. Sprinkle the top with the poppy seeds. Place under the broiler and broil 2 minutes. Cool to room temperature, cover and let stand overnight. Cut into diamonds to serve. The cake will be moist, not fluffy. Refrigerate any leftovers. Reheat to room temperature before serving. This recipe yields 6 to 10 servings. Each of 10 servings: 609 calories; 315 mg sodium; 95 mg cholesterol; 38 grams fat; 27 grams saturated fat; 64 grams carbohydrates; 9 grams protein; 1.50 grams fiber.