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Decadent Brown Butter Banana Cinnamon Roll Cake Delight

Irresistibly Decadent Brown Butter Banana Cinnamon Roll Cake Delight

Experience the delight of this Decadent Brown Butter Banana Cinnamon Roll Cake, a warm, gooey treat swirled with bananas and luscious cream cheese frosting.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana Cake, Brown Butter, Brunch, Cinnamon Roll Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Rising Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 400kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Oven

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Browned for a nutty flavor
  • 3 medium Extra Ripe Bananas For maximum sweetness
  • ¾ cup Whole Milk Warmed to about 110°F
  • 4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast For dough rise
  • cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness
  • 5 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Essential for structure
  • 1 large Egg For binding
  • 2 teaspoons Salt Enhances flavor

For the Maple Sauce & Filling

  • ½ cup Firmly Packed Light Brown Sugar For deep flavor
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted for the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Milk For sauce consistency
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt To brighten flavors
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Softened for filling
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar For sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Cinnamon Powder For cinnamon flavor
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter Browned and hot for flavor

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature for creaminess
  • ¼ cup Heavy Cream For spreadable consistency
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar For sweetness

Instructions

Preparation

  • Brown the butter by melting ½ cup unsalted butter over medium-low heat, stirring until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before use.
  • Mash 3 extra ripe bananas in a bowl. Warm ¾ cup whole milk to 110°F and mix with bananas, 4 teaspoons active dry yeast, and ⅓ cup granulated sugar. Let rest for 10 minutes until foamy.
  • Combine the foamy mixture with 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 large egg, 2 teaspoons salt, and the cooled browned butter in a mixing bowl. Mix until combined and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
  • Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 60-90 minutes.

Sauce & Filling

  • In a saucepan, combine ¼ cup maple syrup, ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons milk, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook until bubbling.
  • In a separate bowl, mix ½ cup softened unsalted butter, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cinnamon, and ¾ teaspoon salt for the filling.

Assemble & Bake

  • Roll the risen dough into a rectangle. Spread the filling evenly, cut into strips, and form into rolls. Let rise again briefly before baking.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Frosting

  • Brown another ¼ cup unsalted butter for the cream cheese frosting. Combine with 4 oz cream cheese, ¼ cup heavy cream, and 1 cup icing sugar. Mix until smooth and spread over the warm rolls.

Notes

Optional: Top with chopped nuts for extra flavor. Allow to rest after baking for improved flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg