Ingredients
– 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
– 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1 large ripe banana
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup light brown sugar
– 1/2 cup hot water
– 1/2 cup maple syrup (use good quality real maple syrup)
– 2 tablespoons bourbon
– 1/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
– 1/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
– Bourbon for flavor complexity and depth
– Maple Syrup adds richness and caramel notes
– Ripe Banana natural sweetness, moisture, and flavor
– Pecans & Walnuts texture contrast and nutty flavors
Instructions
1-Preheat your oven to 350℉ (180℃) and lightly grease a 3½-quart baking dish.
2-In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt by whisking together.
3-In a separate bowl, mash the banana and add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract; stir well.
4-Add the banana mixture to the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
5-Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
6-In another bowl, combine the light brown sugar, hot water, maple syrup, and bourbon; whisk until sugar dissolves.
7-Pour the maple bourbon mixture over the cake batter without stirring.
8-Sprinkle the chopped pecans and walnuts evenly over the top.
9-Bake on the middle rack for 35 to 40 minutes, rotating halfway through for even baking.
10-The cake should be set with golden edges and pudding bubbling around the sides.
11-Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and optionally drizzle with maple syrup or dust with powdered sugar.
Last Step:
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🍁 Use good quality real maple syrup for the best authentic flavor.
🥄 Do not stir the maple bourbon liquid after pouring over the batter to maintain the pudding texture.
🌰 Including both pecans and walnuts adds a complex nutty flavor and balances the sweet and boozy notes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 to 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous scoop
- Calories: 489 kcal
- Sugar: 60 g
- Sodium: 353 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 84 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg