New Seasons Bavarian Banana Cake

Name: New Seasons Bavarian Banana Cake
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup cake flour; 1 cup vanilla sugar; 2 teaspoon baking powder; 2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup corn or other neutral oil; 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (approximately 3 bananas); 2 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 2 eggs, separated; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided; 1/4 cup banana rum, or your favorite rum; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup mascarpone; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3 bananas, thinly sliced

Instructions

I grew up four blocks—a short walk—from Kienow's Bohemian Bakery in Portland, Oregon. Whenever my family needed a last-minute dessert, we’d pick up one of their Bavarian Banana Cakes and our guests would fuss over it with a big smile. I even bought my wedding cake from them. But, by the time our first wedding anniversary came around, Kienow’s doors had closed. Fortunately, our local newspaper, The Oregonian, soothed the angry community clamor by printing Kienow’s Banana Cake recipe. I never thought to make it until my husband requested a Bavarian Banana Cake for his 40th birthday party. Over time, I made my own variations on the recipe. I added a rum syrup to the cooling cake and created a whipped cream and mascarpone frosting inspired by New Season's Bakery. This cake tastes light and creamy and is my husband and son's favorite cake. If you serve this at a party, just be prepared to share the recipe. Enjoy!

Updated at: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:43:14 GMT