Experience the indulgence of a cinnamon roll and the comfort of banana bread all in one with this Brown Butter Banana Cinnamon Roll Cake. It's moist, it has a tender crumb, and it pairs delightfully with your favorite hot beverage. Here's how to bring this treat to your table with just 10 ingredients.
Ingredients:
For the Cinnamon Topping:
- 75 grams (5 tbsp) brown sugar
- 15 grams (1 tbsp) cinnamon
- 56 grams (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
For the Banana Cake:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed or puréed
- 56 grams (4 tbsp) brown butter, melted
- 67 grams (1/3 cup) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 180 ml (3/4 cup) milk (whole, almond, or buttermilk can be used)
- 7.5 ml (1 1/2 tsp) vanilla extract
- 208 grams (1 2/3 cups) all-purpose flour
- 6 grams (1 1/2 tsp) cinnamon
- 14 grams (3 tsp) baking powder
For the Icing:
- 60 grams (1/2 cup) powdered sugar
- 30-45 ml (2-3 tbsp) milk or heavy cream
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease with baking spray.
- Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the topping in a small bowl. Set aside.
- To make brown butter, heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns a nutty brown color, about 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, brown butter, and brown sugar. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract, and stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the baking powder into the flour. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Dollop the cinnamon topping over the batter and use a knife or skewer to create swirls on the surface.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the icing by whisking together the powdered sugar and milk or cream until smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the icing over the top, slice, and serve.
Enjoy your homemade Brown Butter Banana Cinnamon Roll Cake as a delightful dessert or a sumptuous snack. It's a surefire way to satisfy your sweet tooth!
