Bananas Foster Espresso Cake Recipe for Brunch

This recipe got here to me once I was fascinated about what to make for Easter brunch, and after asking across the workplace, it turned clear that espresso cake was a go-to for lots of people. On the similar time, my private go-to is commonly banana bread—one thing that everybody at all times loves, irrespective of the event.

Whereas I’m positively not the primary to do that, I needed to make one thing that felt like a hybrid: a banana bread with the construction and topping of a espresso cake. From there, the Bananas Foster thought got here in. I’ve at all times preferred how simple these flavors are—caramelized banana, darkish rum, butter, and generally a little bit crunch from toasted nuts. It felt like a enjoyable course to take this recipe in and switch it into one thing a little bit extra layered and (very) brunch-appropriate.

The cake itself is heavy on the banana and actually moist, however I unnoticed the everyday bitter cream or yogurt for the reason that bananas already try this job. A splash of darkish rum within the batter brings within the Bananas Foster component, and as an alternative of walnuts (which you generally see within the authentic dessert), I went with chopped hazelnuts within the streusel for one thing a little bit extra attention-grabbing.

After testing the recipe a number of instances, I shortly realized it wanted extra streusel, so I doubled the quantity, in any other case it will get misplaced within the banana cake. For those who make the recipe, you would possibly assume it appears to be like like loads however belief me, it’s price it. As a result of there are already a number of elements to this, I go for a easy dusting of powdered sugar moderately than a glaze.