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Banana Foster Cake: New Orleans in Your Kitchen
Banana Foster is one of those desserts that instantly transports you to New Orleans. It’s got everything – bananas, caramel, rum, and a little bit of flambé action. When you bake it into a cake, it’s a whole new level of indulgence. Light up your kitchen with this delicious dessert and enjoy the sweet, rich flavours of the Big Easy.
Ingredients for Banana Foster Cake:
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup rum
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp butter (for caramel sauce)
How to Make Banana Foster Cake:
- Prepare the cake: Mix your dry ingredients in a bowl. In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla extract. Stir in the mashed bananas until everything’s smooth.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into a greased pan and bake for 30 minutes at 175°C. Once done, let it cool slightly.
- Make the sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar until it forms a lovely caramel sauce. Add the rum and stir – don’t get carried away, but this is your time to channel your inner New Orleans chef.
- Serve it up: Drizzle the rum caramel sauce over the cake and serve. If you really want to impress, flambé the rum before drizzling (but don’t set anything on fire, okay?).
