Banoffee Tea Cake
A soft and moist banana cake infused with rich caramel flavors and topped with banana slices for a classic banoffee-inspired treat. Perfect for afternoon tea or a comforting dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Ripe bananas, mashed
- All-purpose flour
- Sugar or brown sugar
- Butter, softened
- Eggs
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Caramel or toffee sauce
- Banana slices (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool slightly, then drizzle with caramel or toffee sauce.
- Top with banana slices before serving.
Notes
- Add whipped cream for a classic banoffee-style topping.
- Include chocolate chips or drizzle chocolate sauce for extra richness.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Slice and layer with caramel and cream for a layered cake version.
- Enhance flavor with cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and bring to room temperature before serving.
- Freeze without toppings for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/banoffee-tea-cake/
