Banana Cake with Chocolate

Dough

Beat the butter and sugar together until creamy

Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well

Gradually add the flour, salt, and mashed bananas, beating until smooth

Place the dough in the prepared pan and press it evenly over the bottom and up the sides

Chill for 10 minutes

Preheat the oven to medium temperature

Brush the parchment paper with butter and place it on top of the dough (butter side down)

Fill with cooked rice

Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges start to brown

Remove the rice and paper, and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until lightly golden

Filling

Heat the heavy cream until hot but not boiling

Transfer half of it to a small bowl and add the eggs

Mix well and return it to the remaining cream

Bring it to a simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened slightly

Add the chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth

Let it cool

In a separate bowl, mix the banana with flour and rum

Arrange the banana slices on top of the dough

Cover with the chocolate and smooth out with a spatula

Chill for 1 hour

To serve, dust with unsweetened cocoa powder

If desired, serve with additional banana slices.