Atomic Cake Near Me
A classic Chicago dessert featuring three layers banana, chocolate, and strawberry filled with custard, chocolate mousse, and whipped cream. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion.
Equipment
- Oven
- 3 round 8-inch cake pans
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Cooling racks
- Serrated knife (for leveling)
- Cake stand or serving plate
Ingredients
- Bananas: 2 large mashed
- Strawberries: 1 cup sliced or as preserves
- All-purpose flour: 3 cups
- Sugar: 2 ½ cups
- Cocoa powder: ½ cup
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup softened
- Eggs: 4 large
- Milk: 1 cup
- Vanilla extract: 2 tsp
- Custard: 1 cup
- Chocolate mousse: 1 cup
- Whipped cream: 2 cups
- Optional toppings: Fresh fruit chocolate drizzle, nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the three cake pans.
- Mix chocolate layer ingredients and pour into second pan.
- Mix strawberry layer ingredients and pour into third pan.
- Bake all layers 30–35 minutes; cool completely.
- Prepare custard, chocolate mousse, and whipped cream for fillings.
- Assemble cake layers with respective fillings.
- Decorate with whipped cream, fruit, chocolate drizzle, or nuts; chill 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better texture.
Level cake layers for even stacking.
Chill layers before applying fillings to avoid melting.
Try gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan substitutions if needed.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator; consume within 2–3 days.