Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon baking soda , dissolve in milk
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 bananas , mashed
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/3 cup butter
2/3 cup brown sugar , packed
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups icing sugar
Banana cake is a comfort food that goes well with a cup of tea or coffee. It's a popular cake that is easy to make and requires simple ingredients likings mashed bananas, flour, sugar, and vanilla. This recipe adds a decadent twist with the sweet and caramelized brown sugar icing on top of the cake, taking the cake to the next level. The icing is made with brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and is cooked until it becomes a thick and syrupy mixture. This Banana Cake with Brown Sugar Icing recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it's for breakfast, dessert, or snack time. It's sure to impress your friends, family, and loved ones.

Instructions

1.Banana cake:
2.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
3.In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4.Add the egg, beat well, then mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla.
5.In another bowl, mix dry materials together: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6.Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, mix well, and pour batter into a greased 9-by-9-inch (23-by-23-cm) pan.
7.Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8.Brown sugar icing:
9.In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
10.Add brown sugar and corn syrup and heat until the sugar dissolves.
11.Add in milk and vanilla and mix well.
12.Reduce heat to low and add icing sugar.
13.Mix until smooth and off heat.
14.Cool for a few minutes and pour it over the cooled cake.

PROS

This cake is extremely moist and flavorful.
The brown sugar icing on top adds a caramelized depth of flavor to the cake.

It’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snack time.
It’s easy to make and requires minimal effort.

Using brown sugar instead of white sugar enhances the taste of the cake and the topping.

Bananas are a great source of potassium, dietary fiber, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.

Milk is highly rich in calcium and Vitamin D.

CONS

It is high in calories and sugar.
Be cautious if you are on a diet.

It is not ideal for individuals with gluten allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Consuming bananas can help reduce the risk of developing asthma, high blood pressure, cancer, heart disease, and kidney stones.
Milk can support bone health, can provide essential vitamins and minerals.
Brown sugar contains molasses, which offers some minerals like calcium, potassium, iron, and magnesium.
This cake can become a healthier option by substituting white flour with oat flour, and regular butter with reduced-fat butter.

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