Ingredients
Ripe bananas: add moisture and classic flavor plus they help sweeten the cake so aim for bananas with brown spots for the best results
Vanilla extract: brightens the flavors and deepens the cake’s aroma so choose real vanilla for the richest taste
Sweetened condensed milk: helps create a thick moist batter as well as bringing extra sweetness that complements the bananas
Pecans: bring nutty crunch and contrast every bite plus toasted pecans add even more depth if you have a chance to use them
Krusteaz cinnamon swirl crumb cake and muffin mix: saves time and guarantees a spicy crumb topping you would not get from scratch
Salted butter: adds richness balances the sweetness and gives a golden crust so try to use high quality butter
Caramel sauce: optional for an extra decadent finish store bought or homemade will work
Whipped cream: optional but makes it feel like a fancy bakery treat I usually make a quick homemade whipped cream with cold heavy cream and just a bit of vanilla
Step-by-Step Instructions
Mash the Bananas:
Start by peeling the bananas and placing them in a large mixing bowl. Use a fork or potato masher to mash them but leave some small chunks for texture. Avoid pureeing completely because those bits are delicious in the finished cake.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
Pour in the vanilla extract and sweetened condensed milk. Stir thoroughly to combine so the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Prepare Baking Dish:
Use butter or nonstick spray to grease a nine by thirteen inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
Add Banana Mixture:
Pour the banana batter into the greased dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
Add Pecans:
Sprinkle the chopped pecans all over the top of the banana layer for even coverage.
Layer the Cake Mix:
Carefully sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the banana and pecan mixture. Open the included brown sugar cinnamon packet and sprinkle that across the top too distributing evenly.
Add Butter:
Slowly drizzle the melted butter across the entire pan doing your best to moisten all the cake mix so there are no dry patches. You can use a spoon to help get into the corners.
Bake:
Place the pan on the center rack of a preheated three hundred fifty degree oven. Bake for forty five to fifty minutes until the topping is golden and the cake is set in the center.
Garnish and Serve:
Let cool in the baking dish for several minutes so the cake sets before cutting. If you like drizzle caramel sauce on top and add whipped cream right before serving. The cake is best served warm.
A bowl of banana crumb cake with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
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