Apply a ‘crumb coat’ of cream all over the cake, ensuring any gaps are filled to give a smooth surface. Make sure there are no overhanging edges as this will affect the mirror glaze later.

Then, you just have to make a simple glaze to pour over the cake. Moreover, this is one of those banana recipes that guarantee excellent results every time. I hope you try my banana and coconut ...

Pour the mixture into the cake tin and bake for about 45mins, until the centre is just set. Allow to cool in the tin. To make the chocolate glaze, in a bowl sitting over a saucepan of simmering ...