Bananas Foster Coffee Cake With Vanilla-Rum Sauce

Name: Bananas Foster Coffee Cake With Vanilla-Rum Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas; 7 tablespoons light rum, divided; 2 cups brown sugar, divided; 1 1/2 cups soft butter, divided; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 large eggs; 3 1/4 cups plus 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, divided; 5/8 teaspoon table salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 cups heavy cream

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas
7 tablespoons light rum, divided
2 cups brown sugar, divided
1 1/2 cups soft butter, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
3 1/4 cups plus 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, divided
5/8 teaspoon table salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups heavy cream

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Cook bananas, 3 Tbsp. rum, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup butter in a skillet until mixture is bubbly. Cool; stir in 1 tsp. vanilla.
2
Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add1 cup brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
3
Stir together 3 cups flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, and next 2 ingredients; add to cream cheese mixture. Beat at low speed to blend. Stir in banana mixture. Spoon into a greased and floured 13- x 9-inch pan.
4
Combine pecans, cinnamon, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup flour. Melt 1/4 cup butter; stir into pecan mixture. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes.
5
Combine granulated sugar, 3 Tbsp. flour, and 1/8 tsp. salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cream and 1/2 cup butter; bring to a boil. Boil, whisking constantly, 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup rum and 1 tsp. vanilla.
6
Make-Ahead Tip
7
Heat, Slice, and Eat: Bake the coffee cake and make the sauce on Christmas Eve day. Cool both, and cover. Chill the sauce, and reheat just before serving.

2626

kcal

Calories

166

Fat

267

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas, 7 tablespoons light rum, divided, 2 cups brown sugar, divided, 1 1/2 cups soft butter, divided, and more.

Yes, Bananas Foster Coffee Cake With Vanilla-Rum Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!