Banoffee Snack Cake
Inspired by the classic British pie flavor “banoffee” (banana plus toffee), this treat combines dense banana cake with fudge-like caramel glaze, with a crunchy layer of buttery shortbread crumbs on top.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and position a rack in the center. Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Line pan with parchment paper, leaving 1 to 2 inches of overhang; coat parchment with cooking spray.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork until coarsely mashed. Add 6 tablespoons melted butter and the sour cream and mix until well combined. Whisk in 1 cup brown sugar, then the eggs, then 2 teaspoons vanilla until well combined. Stir in flour mixture with a silicone spatula. Fold in caramel bits. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread in an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cake springs back lightly when touched in center, 45 to 55 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack. Let cool completely.
- While cake cools, make crumb topping. Put cookies in a large zip-top bag, seal bag, and use a rolling pin to crush cookies into coarse crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a small bowl. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter and dash of salt.
- For caramel glaze, melt the 1/4 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to boil. Add milk and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon salt until completely smooth.
- Spread hot glaze in an even layer over cake. Immediately sprinkle with crumb topping. Let cake stand at room temperature until glaze sets, about 15 minutes.
- Run a small offset spatula or a knife around outside of cake and use parchment lining to transfer cake to a cutting board. Cut into 12 triangles. Chill in an airtight container until ready to serve, up to 4 days.
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