Banana Bread Cake (Bolo de Farinha de Rosca com Banana)

Method16 steps · about 1 hr

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   Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk the milk (1/2 cup), the vanilla (1/2 teaspoon) and the egg (1) together to combine.

   Uses 1/2 cup of whole milk · 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract · 1 egg

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   Step 2: Then, mix in the sugar (1/4 cup) and the cinnamon (1/4 teaspoon), and whisk until homogenous.

   Uses topping milk vanilla and egg mixture · 1/4 cup of granulated sugar · 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

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   Step 3: Finally, add in the breadcrumbs (1 cup) to soak in the mixture, and set aside. Reserve the banana slices for the final assembly, and move on to make the cake.

   Uses sweetened topping liquid · 1 cup of coarse breadcrumbs

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   Step 4: Preheat oven to 350F/180C.

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   Step 5: Grease a 10 inch pie plate, or cake pan with butter, or cooking spray - set aside.

   Uses butter or cooking spray, as needed for greasing pan

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   Step 6: In a medium bowl, add in the breadcrumbs, the cinnamon (1 teaspoon), the baking powder (2 teaspoons) and the pinch of salt - whisk to combine and set aside.

   Uses 2.5 cups of fine breadcrumbs/farinha de rosca · 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon · 2 teaspoons baking powder · pinch of salt

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   Step 7: Next, add the bananas, the milk (1 cup), the sugar (1 cup), and the oil (1/2 cup) to a blender, and pulse to combine. Then, add in the eggs (3) and the vanilla (1 teaspoon), and pulse a few more times.

   Uses 1.5 cups of ripe bananas (about 3-4 bananas) · 1 cup of whole milk · 1 cup of granulated sugar · 1/2 cup of vegetable oil · 3 eggs · 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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   Step 8: Pour the liquid mixture over the bowl with the breadcrumbs mixture and gently fold using a silicone spatula until fully incorporated. Don't forget to scrape the sides of the bowl, too.

   Uses cake dry breadcrumb mixture · blended banana cake wet mixture

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   Step 9: Pour the batter into the greased pan, then using a slotted spoon to drain excess liquid, scoop the crumb topping and place it on top of the batter.

   Uses cake batter · soaked coarse breadcrumb topping

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    Step 10: Arrange the banana (1/2) slices on top, and sprinkle with a little cinnamon and sugar.

    Uses crumb-topped cake batter · 1/2 of a large banana, sliced · granulated sugar, as needed for sprinkling · ground cinnamon, as needed for sprinkling

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    Step 11: Bake until a cake tester/toothpick inserted to the middle comes out lightly crumbly to clean (about 30 mins).

    Bake cake · 30 minUses assembled banana cake batter

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    Step 12: While the bread cake bakes, make the caramel sauce.

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    Step 13: Add the sugar (1/2 cup) and the water (1/2 cup) to a small saucepan over medium to high heat. Bring it to a simmer, and let it simmer until it turns into a light gold color. Be sure to watch the pan at all times to avoid burning the sugar, and never, ever, ever stir it.

    Uses 1/2 cup granulated sugar · 1/2 cup of water

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    Step 14: When the sugar is light gold color, turn off the heat, and immediately after, carefully pour in the butter (2 tablespoons), the vanilla (1/2 teaspoon), the cinnamon (1/4 teaspoon) and the cream (2 tablespoons). Stir to combine and set aside.

    Uses light golden caramel · 2 tablespoons of butter · 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract · 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon · 2 tablespoons of cream

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    Step 15: When the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and place the pan over a cooling rack.

    Uses baked banana bread cake

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    Step 16: Drizzle the caramel sauce over the bread cake while it's still hot.

    Uses hot banana cake · caramel sauce