Banana Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F and generously grease a 12-cup bundt pan with baking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium size bowl, mash the bananas with a fork and set aside.

Step 4

With a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the eggs until bubbly. Add sugar and beat for another minute.

Step 5

Add softened butter and sour cream and beat until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Mix in mashed bananas until combined. Scrape the sides with a rubber spoon if needed.

Step 7

Add half of the dry ingredients and then the remaining dry ingredients, mixing between each addition.

Step 8

Pour the batter to the prepared bundt pan.

Step 9

Bake for 55-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Place the pan on a wire rack until it is cool enough to handle, then carefully unmold the cake into your serving plate.

Step 11

In a small saucepan combine butter, brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil, whisking frequently.

Step 12

Cook until the sugar is dissolved, a minute or two.

Step 13

Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 14

Mix in vanilla extract. Add confectioners sugar a little bit at a time, whisking vigorously, until well combined and smooth.

Step 15

Drizzle the glaze over the cake right away, as it tends to thicken as it sits.

Step 16

Sprinkle with crushed pecans immediately, this will help them stick better.