Brown Butter Banana Cinnamon Roll Cake

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:

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease with baking spray.
2. Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the topping in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. To make brown butter, heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns a nutty brown color, about 5 minutes.
4. 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.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk the baking powder into the flour. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
6. 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.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. While the cake is cooling, prepare the icing by whisking together the powdered sugar and milk or cream until smooth.
9. 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!