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Moist Banana Bread Cake

Moist Banana Bread Cake: Your New Favorite Cozy Dessert

Enjoy the delightful Moist Banana Bread Cake, a Brazilian dessert perfect for any occasion, blending banana french toast with bread pudding.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Soaking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Brazilian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup whole milk or almond/soy milk for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract for a twist
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg
  • 3 large ripe bananas very ripe for sweetness and moisture
For the Topping
  • 1 cup coarse breadcrumbs homemade or store-bought
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure freshness
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or coconut oil
Optional
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce store-bought recommended

Equipment

  • Baking Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • blender
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease the baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together milk, vanilla, egg, sugar, and cinnamon. Fold in breadcrumbs and let soak for 10 minutes.
  3. Blend ripe bananas with additional milk, sugar, and oil until smooth. Mix dry breadcrumbs, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
  4. Fold banana mixture into dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the greased pan and layer the soaked topping over the batter.
  6. Bake for about 30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Optional: While baking, prepare caramel by simmering sugar and water until golden, then adding butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and cream.
  8. Once baked, allow to cool slightly before serving with optional caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake fluffy. Can be served warm or at room temperature.

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