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Browned Butter Banana Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting
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Browned Butter Banana Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting

Moist browned butter banana cake with a sweet and simple brown sugar frosting! The perfect way to use up those browning bananas on your counter!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana cake, browned butter banana cake, Browned Butter Banana Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting, cake recipes
Servings: 12 Servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 medium very ripe bananas peeled and mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda

Brown sugar frosting:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13-inch pan heavily with cooking spray.
  • In a small saucepan melt the 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, stirring continually until butter begins to brown, it will froth first then turn brown and have a strong nutty aroma.
  • Remove the browned butter from the heat, and transfer it to a large bowl. Add brown sugar, honey, mashed bananas, and vanilla, and mix well. Stir in the buttermilk, eggs, and oil.
  • In another bowl whisk the flour, salt, and baking soda. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir until incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-45 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
  • Prepare the frosting. Using a hand mixer, whisk the sugar, brown sugar, and butter until smooth. Add the milk and vanilla. (Add just enough milk so that the frosting comes together and is spreadable)
  • Spread the frosting on the cooled cake. Let the frosting set before slicing and serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

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