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Brown Butter Almond Croissant Banana Cak

Indulge in Brown Butter Almond Croissant Banana Cake Bliss

This Brown Butter Almond Croissant Banana Cake is a delightful blend of ripe bananas and nutty brown butter, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 cup Salted butter melted and browned
  • ½ cup Brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt can substitute with sour cream or non-dairy yogurt
  • 2 pieces Ripe bananas mashed, use overripe for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • cups All-purpose flour can replace with gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
For the Almond Frangipane Layer
  • ½ cup Almond flour can swap with finely ground oats
  • ¼ teaspoon Almond extract
For Topping
  • ¼ cup Sliced almonds can substitute with chopped walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • separate bowl
  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the salted butter over medium heat, stirring until golden brown and nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled brown butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, Greek yogurt, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and smooth the top. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Mix the almond extract with almond flour and granulated sugar until blended. Spread evenly over the cake batter.
  7. Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Watch closely during the last minutes.
  8. Toast the slivered almonds on a baking sheet under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until golden, watching closely.
  9. Once baked, cool the cake for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle with glaze and dust with powdered sugar and toasted almonds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture, and avoid overmixing for a fluffy texture. Cool the cake completely before adding glaze.

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