Banana and Maple Syrup Cake

A delicious teatime treat using ripe bananas, maple syrup, and pecans with a creamy maple glaze.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 982.3 kcals 5894 kcals
Carbohydrates 93.8 grams 562.9 grams
Fat 62.1 grams 372.4 grams
Protein 12.1 grams 72.8 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
200
ml
Maple Syrup
divided use
Dairy
200
g
Butter
softened, plus extra for greasing
50
ml
Milk
optional, to adjust consistency
4
piece
Eggs
free-range
200
ml
Fruits
4
piece
Bananas
ripe, peeled
GrainsCereals
400
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
NutsSeeds
100
g
Pecan Nuts
roughly chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 170°C and grease a 23cm springform tin with butter and flour.
  • Blend bananas with 75ml maple syrup and up to 50ml milk until smooth.
  • Beat butter and sugar until fluffy and add eggs one at a time.
  • Fold in baking powder, flour, banana purée, and 75g of pecans until combined.
  • Spoon mixture into the tin and sprinkle remaining pecans over the top.
  • Bake for 45-60 minutes at 170°C until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
  • Boil cream and 125ml maple syrup for 3-5 minutes until thickened then cool.
  • Spread glaze over cooled cake and let set for 10 minutes before serving.