Banana Pound Cake With Caramel Glaze
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 5 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Directions:
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Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside. Grease and flour a fluted tube pan.
- Beat 1 cup of butter, shortening, 2 cups of brown sugar, and 1 cup of white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the bananas, followed by the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract with the last egg. Pour in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing until just incorporated. Fold in the pecans; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour the batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the glaze. Heat 1/2 cup of butter, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of white sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugars have dissolved, then gently simmer for 1 minute. Pour over baked cake while still in the pan. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Banana Pound Cake With Caramel Glaze
Experience the delightful fusion of rich, buttery pound cake infused with the comforting essence of ripe bananas, crowned with a luscious caramel glaze. This decadent treat elevates the classic pound cake into a realm of pure indulgence.
The foundation of this exquisite creation lies in the perfect blend of ingredients: ripe, mashed bananas melded with creamy butter, sugar, and a hint of vanilla. The batter, whipped to perfection, creates a symphony of aromas as it bakes, filling your kitchen with a tantalizing fragrance that promises a heavenly dessert.
The magic doesn’t stop there. Once out of the oven, this golden-brown masterpiece is drizzled with a velvety caramel glaze, infusing each slice with a sweet, buttery richness that melts in your mouth. The glaze, carefully crafted from caramelized sugar and cream, adds an irresistible touch of sophistication to this already divine creation.
Serving this Banana Pound Cake With Caramel Glaze isn’t just offering a dessert; it’s inviting guests to experience pure bliss in every bite. Whether shared at family gatherings or savored during a quiet moment, each slice promises a taste of sheer indulgence, leaving an unforgettable mark on your palate.
