Toffee Banana Cake Recipes

BANOFFEE CAKE

Steps:

• The toffee filling needs time to cook and cool, so I recommend making it first or in advance. Remove the label from a can of sweetened condensed milk and place the can on its side in a large pot or large saucepan. Fill with water so that the water level is at least 2 inches above the can.
• Set the pot over high heat and let the water come to a simmer.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours. Check the pot every 30 minutes to make sure the water level stays above the can. Add hot water as needed to top it off.
• Carefully remove the can from the water using tongs or a large spoon. Set the can on a wire rack and let FULLY COOL to room temperature. It is super important that the can is fully cooled before opening, otherwise the can can explode due to the heat and pressure!
• Once the can is fully at room temperature, you can either open it and pour it into an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or store the unopened can in the fridge for up to 3 months.
• Next, make the banana cake layers. Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C and grease and line 3, 8-inch cake pans. Set aside.
• Mash 3 large bananas with either a fork or a mixer and stir together with 2 tsp of lemon juice. This prevents the bananas from browning. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk 3 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt together. Set aside.
• Use a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment to beat 1 cup of butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 2/3 cup of brown sugar together. Mix on a high speed for about 3 minutes. The mixture should get lighter in color as air is whipped into it. Use a spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
• Mix in 3 large eggs and 2 tsp of vanilla extract on a medium speed.
• Mix in half of the dry ingredients on a low speed until just combined.
• Add in 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk and mix until incorporated, then mix in the remaining dry ingredients on a low speed. Be careful not to over-mix the batter once you've added in the flour. The batter will be on the thick side.
• Mix in the mashed bananas on a medium speed until just combined.
• If desired, carefully fold in 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips.
• Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out (relatively) clean.
• Remove the cakes from the oven and set on a wire rack. Run an offset spatula around the edge of the pan to help release the cake layers from the pan. Let the cakes cool fully in the pan.
• As the cake layers bake and cool, make the whipped vanilla buttercream.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat 2 cups of butter on a medium-high speed for 2 minutes with a whisk attachment. The butter should become lighter in color.
• Mix in 3 Tbsp heavy cream, 2 tsp vanilla, and 1/2 tsp salt on a medium speed until combined.
• Gradually mix in 6 cups of powdered sugar on a low speed. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
• Once all the powdered sugar has been mixed in, add in 1/4 cup of pasteurized egg whites (sounds weird but gives the frosting an amazingly smooth, light texture). Whip the buttercream on high for about 1 minute to make it nice and fluffy. The frosting should be rather thick, like whipped topping!
• Cover flush with plastic wrap to prevent crusting and set aside.
• Stack and frost the cake layers on a 10-inch, grease-proof, cardboard cake round or flat plate.
• Spread a tablespoon of frosting in the center of the board to help keep the first cake layer in place.
• Spread a layer of vanilla frosting on top of the cake layer, then pipe a thick ring of whipped vanilla buttercream around the perimeter of the layer. Chill the cake in the freezer for about 5 minutes, until the frosting it firm to the touch. This will make it so much easier to spread the toffee on top of it!
• Use about 1/3 of the toffee filling to spread an even layer on top of the frosting. Top with fresh banana slices.
• Repeat with remaining layers. Make sure the toffee filling and bananas stay inside the frosting ring.
• Cover the cake in a thin layer of vanilla frosting. Smooth using a large offset spatula and bench scraper, then chill in the freezer (5 mins) or fridge (30 mins) until the frosting is firm to the touch. This helps lock in all the filling and makes it easier to get a perfect, 2nd coat of frosting.
• Next, add a second, thicker layer of frosting around the cake. Smooth using a bench scraper. You can see a full tutorial on how to frost a cake with smooth sides here.
• Spread a thin ring of toffee around the base of the cake, then use a large offset spatula to drag the toffee up the side of a cake at an angle.
• Top the cake with a circle of freshly slice bananas or banana chips and a drizzle of warm toffee (I heated the toffee in the microwave for about 15 seconds). Then enjoy!

BANANA TOFFEE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a standard-size muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners.
• Combine the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the bowl and add the egg and banana puree. Cream for an additional 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl, and then add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix for 30 seconds on low speed. Add the toffee bits and buttermilk. Stir on low speed until combined.
• Fill the prepared cupcake liners three-quarters full with batter and bake until golden brown and baked through, about 25 minutes. Cool the cupcakes completely.
• For the filling: Stir the dulce de leche and toffee bits together until fully combined. Place in a pastry bag with a round tip large enough to allow the toffee bits to pass through without becoming lodged.
• For the icing: In a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle, beat the butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Add the cream cheese and mix on medium-high speed until well combined and lump free. Scrape down the sides of the mixer bowl and add the powdered sugar. Stir on low speed until well combined. Add the vanilla extract and beat on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. Remove from the mixer and stir in the dulce de leche in by hand to create a marbled appearance. Place in a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip.
• To assemble: Using an apple corer, remove the center core of the cupcakes and fill with dulce de leche toffee filling. Pipe the caramel cream cheese icing generously on top of each cupcake. Using a paring knife, gently poke the freeze-dried ice cream to create separated chunks. Place 4 chunks on top of each cupcake. Dredge the outer rim of each cupcake in the miniature chocolate chips.

STICKY TOFFEE BANOFFEE CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Butter two 20cm sandwich tins and line with non-stick baking paper. In a large bowl, beat all the cake ingredients together including the vanilla extract and 2 mashed, ripe bananas, until you have a smooth, soft batter.
• Divide the mixture between the tins, smooth the surface with a spatula or the back of a spoon, then bake for about 20 mins until golden and the cake springs back when pressed. Turn onto a cooling rack and leave to cool completely.
• For the filling, whip the double cream and fold through the Banoffee toffee. To serve, spread half of the cream over one of the cakes, then top with another sliced banana.
• Sandwich together, then cover with more cream then decorate the cake with an elegant drizzle of Banoffee toffee. Keep in an airtight container and eat within 2 days.

STICKY TOFFEE BANANA BREAD

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Butter and line a 900g loaf tin with a strip of baking parchment.
• Beat the butter and both sugars in a bowl for 5 mins with an electric whisk until really fluffy. Whisk the eggs, banana and yogurt in a separate bowl until mostly smooth, then whisk this into the butter and sugar mixture. Fold in the flour and baking powder until just combined, then fold in the dates and nuts. Spoon into the tin, smooth over the top and bake for 1 hr-1 hr 15 mins until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 mins, then lift out using the strip of parchment. You can serve it warm now, or leave to cool completely on a wire rack. Will keep for four days in an airtight container.
• Meanwhile, make the toffee sauce. Put the sugar in a heavy-based frying pan and melt over a medium-low heat until light golden brown and liquid - don't stir, just tilt the pan to melt the sugar. Carefully whisk in the butter until smooth, then pour in the cream slowly and bring to a bubble. Mix until the sauce is smooth and shiny. Pour into a heatproof bowl, cover and leave to cool to room temperature.
• For the brittle, put the sugar in a frying pan with 2 tbsp water over a medium heat, stir briefly, then simmer for 10 mins until the caramel turns amber. Don't stir after the initial mix, just tilt the pan to get an even deep golden colour.
• Meanwhile, line a baking tray with baking parchment. Carefully stir the nuts, banana chips and salt into the caramel, until well coated, then pour onto the tray. Tip the tray (or use a spoon) to make sure the nuts are in a single layer - or they will be harder to separate later. Leave to cool completely before breaking the brittle into shards.
• Stir the toffee sauce to loosen if it's become stiff, or warm for a few seconds in the microwave (add a splash more cream if you need to), then drizzle over the cake so it drips down the sides. Top with the shards of brittle. Will keep for two days in an airtight container.

SIMPLE BANANA COFFEE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
• Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy; beat in eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Stir bananas into butter mixture.
• Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together in another bowl. Stir flour mixture into banana mixture until batter is evenly blended. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.