Banana Tres Leches

Ingredients

 * 3 egg whites and 5 whole eggs, at room temperature
 * 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
 * ⅛ teaspoon + ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
 * ¾ cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
 * 1 cup cake flour
 * 1 teaspoon baking powder
 * pinch of salt
 * butter for greasing pan
 * 7 ounces sweetened condensed milk
 * 6 ounces evaporated milk
 * ¾ cup heavy cream
 * ⅓ cup banana liqueur
 * ½ cup heavy whipping cream
 * 2 to 3 bananas, peeled and sliced
 * 1 cup stewed prunes

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 250°F.

Meringue

 * 1) Beat 3 egg whites until almost stiff.
 * 2) Sprinkle in ⅓ cup granulated sugar and ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
 * 3) Add confectioners' sugar and blend quickly and thoroughly by hand using a rubber spatula.
 * 4) Transfer meringue onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
 * 5) Spread over parchment to a depth of about 1 to 1½ inches.
 * 6) Place in oven for about 1 hour or until meringue is dry.
 * 7) Break meringue into 1 inch chunks and set aside.

Cake

 * 1) Sift flour, baking powder and salt together; set aside.
 * 2) In a large bowl, mix eggs and 1 cup granulated sugar with electric mixer on high speed.
 * 3) Add ¼ cup water an continue beating until mixture is fluffy and pale yellow.
 * 4) Stir in flour mixture and blend by hand thoroughly and quickly.
 * 5) Pour mixture into a lightly greased 12 inch by 9 inch cake pan and tap firmly once or twice on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
 * 6) Immediately place pan in oven.
 * 7) Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean when inserted in the middle.
 * 8) Remove cake and let cool.
 * 9) Meanwhile, whisk together the condensed milk, evaporated milk, ¾ cup heavy cream and liqueur.
 * 10) Using a toothpick, poke holes in cake and pour the milk mixture over the top.
 * 11) Refrigerate.
 * 12) In a well chilled bowl, using chilled beaters, beat the heavy whipping cream and remaining extract until stiff peaks form.
 * 13) Cut cake into pieces with a 3 inch diameter cookie cutter.
 * 14) Put a scoop of whipped cream on top; garnish with chunks of meringue.
 * 15) Surround with slices of banana.