Bananas Foster Cake
Bananas Foster Cake
Hi, baking friends! If you're a fan of bananas and caramel, then you're going to love this recipe for Bananas Foster Cake. This dessert is a delicious twist on the classic New Orleans dessert, combining the flavors of bananas, rum, and caramel in a moist and fluffy cake. It's the perfect treat for any occasion, from birthdays to special celebrations, or just as a way to indulge in a little something sweet.
Equipment
- Two 9-inch cake pans
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Large saucepan
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
- 1/2 cup sour cream at room temperature
Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until creamy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas until fully combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Mix in the sour cream until just combined.
- Divide the cake batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
- Bake the cakes for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans.
- In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, unsalted butter, and heavy cream.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring constantly.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.
- Remove the caramel sauce from the heat and stir in the dark rum.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread half of the caramel sauce on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top of the caramel sauce.
- Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the top of the cake.
- Serve the bananas foster cake warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For an extra boozy kick, increase the amount of rum in the caramel sauce.
- You can also add chopped pecans or walnuts to the caramel sauce for some added crunch and flavor.
- This bananas foster cake is perfect for any occasion, but especially for those who love bananas and caramel. It's a great dessert to serve to family and friends, and it's sure to impress with its delicious flavor and unique twist on a classic dessert.
- To make this cake even more special, top it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream before serving.
- If you don't have dark rum, you can substitute with any other type of rum or even whiskey or brandy.
- This cake can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Just be sure to reheat the caramel sauce before serving.