Recipe: Caramel Banana Cake

Recipe: Caramel Banana Cake

Ingredients:

For the Banana:

• 3 ripe bananas (peeled and mashed)
• 1 tsp lemon juice

For the Caramel:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Banana:

   • In a small bowl, mash the bananas and add the lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Caramel:

   • In a saucepan over medium heat, let the brown sugar melt until it turns golden.
   • Add the butter and stir until fully melted.
   • Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing until the caramel becomes smooth and thick.
   • Let it cool slightly.

3. Prepare the Cake:

   • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease or line a cake pan with parchment paper.
   • In a large bowl, beat the butter with the white and brown sugars until light and creamy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Stir in the mashed bananas.
   • In a separate bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, mixing on low speed until smooth.
   • Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.

4. Baking:

   • Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

5. Serving:

   • Once the cake has cooled slightly, pour the caramel over it and optionally decorate with more banana slices.
   • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature.