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Sourdough Banana Snack Cake with Brown Butter Frosting

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A moist and flavorful banana cake made with a tangy sourdough starter, topped with creamy brown butter frosting for a rich, sweet finish. A unique twist on the classic banana cake!

Ingredients

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  • 1 ripe Banana
  • 240 g Ripe bananas
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 190 g All-purpose flour
  • 3 g Baking powder
  • 5 g Baking soda
  • 200 g Granulated sugar
  • 180 g Powdered sugar
  • 2 g Salt
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 10 g Vanilla extract
  • 230 g Unsalted butter
  • 225 g Cream cheese
  • 60 g Sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 120 g Sourdough starter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, mash the ripe bananas and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla, and sourdough starter until smooth and well-combined.
  4. Add the mashed bananas to the wet mixture and stir until incorporated.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the sour cream (or plain yogurt) to the batter until smooth.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
  8. While the cake is cooling, make the brown butter frosting. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  9. In a large bowl, beat together the brown butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
  10. Once the cake is completely cooled, frost with the brown butter frosting. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Ensure the brown butter has cooled down to room temperature before using it for the frosting to avoid melting the cream cheese.
  • If you prefer a tangier flavor, substitute sour cream for plain yogurt.
  • You can add chopped walnuts or chocolate chips to the batter for added texture and flavor.

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