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Sticky Banana Bread Pudding Cake with Toffee Sauce Recipe

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This Sticky Banana Bread Pudding Cake is a deliciously moist and dense dessert featuring ripe mashed bananas in a spiced cake, baked to perfection and topped with a luscious homemade toffee sauce. Perfect for banana lovers seeking a comforting, rich treat with a sticky, flavorful finish.

Ingredients

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For the Cake

  • 2 cups 1.1 GF or all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 8 tbsp butter
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup mashed bananas (approximately 2 bananas)
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • ¾ cup buttermilk

For the Toffee Sauce

  • 8 tbsp butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9x9x3” or 9x11x3” deep baking dish with nonstick baking spray. Note that a larger dish may require less baking time, so check doneness accordingly.
  2. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Then, mix in the eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, maple syrup, and mashed bananas until everything is well combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the gluten-free (or all-purpose) flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
  4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain the cake’s tender texture.
  5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 45-55 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean and the cake should be set without jiggle. Expect a dense and moist texture.
  6. Make the Toffee Sauce: While the cake bakes, melt the butter and brown sugar together in a medium stock pot over medium-low heat, stirring frequently for about 10 minutes until smooth and combined. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then cook for an additional 5 minutes, making sure the sauce does not boil. The sauce will be silky and thick.
  7. Add Toffee Sauce to Cake: Once the cake is baked and slightly cooled, poke holes all over the top with a toothpick. Pour the cooled toffee sauce evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in for at least 1 hour for maximum flavor and moisture.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Slice the cake and serve warm or at room temperature with extra toffee sauce if desired. This rich and sticky banana bread pudding cake is perfect for a comforting dessert.

Notes

  • Using a larger baking dish can reduce bake time, so adjust accordingly and check with a toothpick.
  • The toffee sauce should not be boiled to prevent curdling; keep heat medium-low.
  • The cake is dense and moist; do not expect a light and fluffy texture.
  • Allow at least 1 hour for the toffee sauce to soak into the cake for best results.
  • You can substitute dairy buttermilk with a plant-based version for dairy-free adaptations, but it may alter texture.

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