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Chocolate Banana Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake Recipe

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Indulge in a rich and moist Chocolate Banana Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake that combines the deep flavors of cocoa and ripe bananas with a luscious, homemade chocolate toffee sauce. This comforting dessert features a tender, fluffy cake base made from gluten-free flour, enhanced with espresso powder for an intensified chocolate taste, and is perfectly soaked with a silky, buttery toffee sauce studded with melting milk chocolate chips. Ideal for special occasions or whenever you crave a decadent treat.

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 ⅔ cups (1.1 GF) gluten-free flour or all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp espresso powder (optional, intensifies chocolate flavor)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 8 tbsp butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup mashed bananas (approximately 2 bananas)
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • ¾ cup buttermilk

Chocolate Toffee Sauce

  • 8 tbsp butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9x3” or 9x11x3” deep baking dish with nonstick baking spray to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
  2. Mash Bananas: In a small bowl, mash the bananas until smooth and set aside for use in the batter.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and room temperature butter. Beat on medium speed for about 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, maple syrup, and mashed bananas, mixing until everything is fully combined.
  4. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the gluten-free flour (or all-purpose flour), baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, cocoa powder, and espresso powder if using. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake feels firm.
  7. Prepare Toffee Sauce: While the cake bakes, melt butter and brown sugar together in a medium stockpot over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until smooth, about 10 minutes. Slowly add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, continuing to cook for an additional 5 minutes without letting it boil, stirring to keep smooth.
  8. Add Chocolate Chips: Remove the toffee sauce from heat and pour into a glass container. Stir in the milk chocolate chips and whisk until melted and the sauce is silky smooth. Set aside to cool.
  9. Cool and Poke Cake: Let the cake cool in the baking dish for about 10 minutes. Use a toothpick to poke holes all over the top of the cake, allowing the sauce to seep deeply.
  10. Soak with Sauce: Pour the cooled chocolate toffee sauce evenly over the cake, ensuring it soaks into all the holes. Allow the cake to absorb the sauce for at least 1 hour before serving for full flavor and moistness.
  11. Serve and Enjoy: Slice the cake, serve with additional sauce if desired, and enjoy this decadent sticky toffee pudding cake warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
  • The espresso powder is optional but helps intensify the chocolate flavor without adding coffee taste.
  • Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
  • Allowing the cake to soak the toffee sauce for at least an hour enhances the moist texture and flavor infusion.
  • The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator; warm gently before pouring over the cake.
  • Use ripe bananas for best natural sweetness and moisture.

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