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Browned Butter Banana Cake

Banana cake with a delicious browned butter technique adding a toasty nutty rich flavor. Eat this cake plain or add a brown sugar frosting. 

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 24 -32 Servings
Calories: 148 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter 1 Stick, cut up
  • 1 1/2 cups 2-3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup nuts pecans, walnuts coarsely chopped and toasted (optional)
FROSTING
  • 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, cut up
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to foam. As the foam lessens, constantly stir butter until butter is light golden brown and smells amazing. Immediately remove from heat and if necessary put in a heat proof pan so it doesn't continue to brown (it can easily burn).
  3. In a small bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
  4. In a large mixing bowl combine the browned butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat with a mixer on medium speed until thick and smooth. Stir in mashed bananas. With the mixer on low, add flour mixture a third at a time, mixing just until combined. Stir in toasted nuts (optional). With a rubber spatula, spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean. Cool. Enjoy plain or add frosting.
  6. FROSTING
  7. In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to foam. As the foam lessens, constantly stir butter until butter is light golden brown. Add brown sugar and milk stirring until mixture begin to boil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly (2-4 minutes). Whisk in sifted powder sugar and top cake.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 148kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 145mg (6%) Sugar 15g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24-32 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 148

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 148kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 145mg 6%
Sugar 15g 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.