Gingerbread cake with bananas and berries without baking

12 servings

15 minutes

No-bake gingerbread cake with bananas and berries is a cozy treat with a tender texture and rich flavor. This dessert, inspired by Mediterranean cuisine traditions, is a perfect blend of soft gingerbread, sweet bananas, and juicy berries soaked in sour cream frosting. Nuts add a light crunch, while poppy seeds provide a refined aftertaste. Historically, such cakes emerged as a quick way to create an indulgent dessert without baking layers, making it especially convenient for home celebrations and family gatherings. It is easy to prepare and chills beautifully, becoming even more flavorful. Serving it with berry topping makes it festive and appealing. This cake is the perfect solution for those who want to enjoy a delicious treat without lengthy preparations.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 516.5
• Proteins: 7.3g
• Fats: 15.7g
• Carbohydrates: 88.4g

Ingredients

• Gingerbread: 800 g
• Sour cream: 900 g
• Sugar: 1 glass
• Bananas: 6 pc
• Walnuts: to taste
• Poppy: to taste
• Fresh berries: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare sour cream frosting (mix sour cream with sugar actively).

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 900 g
   • Sugar: 1 glass

2. Cut the gingerbread in half (lengthwise), slice the bananas into rounds, chop the nuts (for example, in a blender), set aside some berries for topping.

   Required ingredients:

   • Gingerbread: 800 g
   • Bananas: 6 pieces
   • Walnuts:  to taste
   • Fresh berries:  to taste

3. Assemble a cake in a mold with high edges. Dip the gingerbreads in sour cream and tightly layer them as the first layer, filling the gaps with gingerbread crumbs. The next layer should include fruits and berries + nuts (for extra juiciness, they can be mixed with a tablespoon of sour cream beforehand). Another layer of gingerbreads, which should be dipped in sour cream + fill the gaps with crumbs. Then, once again, layer the fruit-nut filling (mixed with a tablespoon of sour cream). On top, a final layer of gingerbreads, also dipped in sour cream + crumbs in the gaps. To decorate the topping, you can add a bit of poppy seeds to the remaining sour cream, pour the cake with the leftover cream, and decorate it with the remaining berries.

   Required ingredients:

   • Gingerbread: 800 g
   • Sour cream: 900 g
   • Bananas: 6 pieces
   • Walnuts:  to taste
   • Fresh berries:  to taste
   • Poppy:  to taste

4. Place the cake in the refrigerator to cool for 2-3 hours.