Banana Toffee Skillet Cake
Ingredients
Directions / Instructions
Why You'll Love This Banana Toffee Skillet Cake
This Banana Toffee Skillet Cake combines sweet ripe bananas, buttery caramel, and crunchy toffee bits into one warm, comforting dessert. Baking everything in a cast-iron skillet creates beautifully caramelized edges while keeping the center incredibly moist and tender.
Whether you're looking for an easy weekend bake or a crowd-pleasing dessert for family gatherings, this cake delivers rich banana flavor with every bite. Best of all, it's made in one pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
- For the Caramel Banana Layer:
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cake:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup toffee bits
- Optional Topping:
- Extra toffee bits
- Caramel sauce
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
1. Prepare the Skillet
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt the butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved, then remove from the heat. Arrange the banana slices evenly over the caramel.
2. Make the Batter
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in the toffee bits.
3. Assemble
Spoon the batter evenly over the caramelized bananas and gently smooth the top with a spatula.
4. Bake
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Cool Slightly
Allow the cake to cool in the skillet for about 10 minutes before serving.
6. Garnish and Serve
Drizzle with warm caramel sauce, sprinkle with extra toffee bits, and serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Expert Tips
Use ripe bananas with brown speckles for the sweetest flavor. Don't overmix the batter, as this can make the cake dense. Allow the cake to rest for several minutes before serving so the caramel layer thickens slightly.
Storage
Cover leftover cake tightly and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds before serving. The cake can also be frozen for up to 2 months and thawed overnight in the refrigerator.
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, salted caramel sauce, chopped pecans, toasted walnuts, or a drizzle of warm chocolate sauce. Pair with coffee, hot chocolate, or chai tea for a comforting dessert.
Recipe Variations
Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter for extra crunch, replace the toffee bits with butterscotch chips, stir mini chocolate chips into the batter, or add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for extra warmth. You can also substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream if desired.
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