• CAKE: 3 c. Sifted flour
• 1 Tbs. Baking powder
• 1 Tsp. Salt
• 1/2 Tsp. Almond extract
• 1 1/2 Tsp. Vanilla
• 1/2 Tsp. Banana extract
• 1 1/2 c. Sugar
• 2 c. Heavy cream
• SIMPLE SYRUP: 1/3 c. Sugar
• 1/3 c. Water
• 4 Tbs. Creme de banana
• STRAWBERRY FILLING: 1 1/2 c. Whipping cream
• 3/4 c. Mashed fresh strawberries
• 1 Tsp. Grand Marnier
• 3 Tbs. Powdered sugar
• 1 lg. Banana, sliced

Cake: Sort together flour, salt and baking powder and set aside.

Now Beat eggs until foamy and light. Add some flavorings (the taste experience) then we add some sugar gradually.

Now Add flour mixture alternately with cream, we beating it after each addition until just smooth.

Pour batter into two 9 greased round cake pans and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven 40 minutes or until done.

Cool on racks and then brush with Simple Syrup.

Preparation of Syrup:
Combine sugar and water in a heavy small saucepan.

Bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Stir in creme de banana.

Strawberry Frosting: Whip cream in large chilled bowl on low speed until soft peaks form.

Add Grand Marnier and sugar and beat on high speed until mixture reaches spreading consistency.

Fold in mashed strawberries. Spread this mixture between layers and add sliced banana on top of bottom layer. Add remaining mixture on top and sides of cake

by Pak101.com (few years ago!) / 1559 views