During the pandemic, baking emerged as a cherished escape, bringing warmth and delight to kitchens worldwide. Renowned French chef Cyril Lignac, a master of flavorful pastries, shared his expertise on M6's
Tous en cuisine, delighting millions nightly with pro tips to elevate everyday cooking.
Cyril Lignac's Banana Cake: The Ultimate Comfort Dessert
On October 5, 2020, Cyril revealed his signature banana cake—prized for its tender crumb, intense banana essence, and subtle lemon brightness—which quickly won over fans. This proven recipe from a top chef is ideal for spreading joy in tough times.
How to Make Cyril Lignac's Delicious Banana Cake
General Information
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
- Recipe for 4 people
Ingredients
Caramelized Bananas:
- 1.5 peeled bananas
- 5g butter
- 15g sugar
The Cake Batter:
- 2.5 bananas, peeled and cut into pieces
- 1.5 tbsp chia seeds
- 90g rice milk or other vegetable milk
- ½ lemon juice
- 8g baking powder
- 210g rice flour
- 90g sugar
- 1 tonka bean
- 40g melted butter
- 25g sesame oil
Preparation
- Scrape the bananas for caramelizing to remove starch, then cut lengthwise in half. In a frying pan, melt butter until colored, add bananas, sear, sprinkle with sugar, flip, and finish caramelizing. Set aside cut-side up.
- In a bowl, mash bananas, mix in chia seeds, rice milk, and lemon juice. Add flour-baking powder mix, sugar, grated tonka bean to taste, then melted butter and sesame oil. Stir until smooth.
- Pour batter into a cake tin, top with caramelized bananas, and bake 25 minutes. Cool fully before unmolding to keep bananas in place.
