Toffee Banana Cake
This Toffee Banana Cake recipe is filled with rich flavors of toffee and ripe bananas, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. The combination of tender cake layers and the toffee sauce complement each other perfectly. Whether being served at a party or a case of cravings, this Toffee Banana Cake guarantees you come back for seconds.
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Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1-¾ cups all-purpose flour spooned into a measuring cup , leveled off, and sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher
- ½ cup avocado oil or 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs , room temperature
- 1 cup very ripe mashed bananas , from 2-3 very ripe spotty bananas
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Toffee sauce:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup light brown sugar or dark brown sugar
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
For serving, optional:
- Toasted pecans , chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Line with parchment paper or butter and flour a 9x9-inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. In the bowl of an electric mixer, mix the avocado oil and sugar until blended. Add the eggs, mashed bananas, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- At low speed, stir in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Do not over-mix! Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until golden, and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, to make the sauce, combine the heavy cream, butter, brown, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil and then reduce to simmer until thickened and coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and remove the sauce from the heat, and cool; the toffee sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Spoon ½ cup of the toffee sauce over top of the baked banana cake. Return the Toffee Banana Cake to the oven and bake until the sauce is bubbling about 6 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan on a rack for at least 30 minutes. Serve the cake slightly warm or at room temperature with warm toffee sauce and top with chopped pecans, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
How to Store & Re-Heat
To store: Toffee Banana Cake, let it cool to room temperature and then cover it tightly with plastic wrap or foil. The cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Keeping the cake covered in the fridge is essential to prevent it from drying out.
To reheat: The cake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the cake on a baking sheet. Loosely cover the cake with foil and bake for 10-15 minutes or until heated. Alternatively, you can reheat individual slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or until warm. Be sure not to overheat the cake, as this can cause it to dry out. It's important to note that the toffee sauce will thicken and solidify when chilled, so you may need to reheat it gently in a saucepan or microwave before serving.
Heat the sauce until it reaches a pourable consistency, being careful not to overheat or burn it. Once reheated, the toffee sauce can be drizzled over the cake. With these simple storage and reheating tips, you can enjoy Toffee Banana Cake for days!
Make-Ahead
How to Freeze
You can make the Toffee Banana Cake ahead by preparing the cake and toffee sauce as instructed but keeping them separate until you're ready to serve. Bake the cake and store it in an airtight container at room temperature. Prepare the toffee sauce and keep it in a separate container in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, reheat the toffee sauce and drizzle it over the cake. Enjoy your freshly assembled Toffee Banana Cake!
To freeze Toffee Banana Cake, allow it to cool completely. Wrap individual slices or the whole cake tightly in plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil. Alternatively, you can use a freezer-safe container. Label with the date and contents. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature, and warm it in the oven or microwave if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Toffee Banana Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
538
% Daily Value*
Fat
38
g
58
%
Saturated Fat
18
g
113
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
15
g
Cholesterol
105
mg
35
%
Sodium
261
mg
11
%
Potassium
135
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
48
g
16
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
43
g
48
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
886
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
69
mg
7
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
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