Step 1

Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan-forced. Grease a 5cm-deep, 20cm x 28cm (base) 25cm x 32cm (top) roasting pan.

Step 2

Layer bread in prepared pan, trimming to fit if necessary. Place eggs, caster sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, milk, 2/3 cup cream and 2 bananas in a food processor. Process until smooth. Pour banana mixture over bread in pan. Stand for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden and set.

Step 4

Meanwhile, slice remaining bananas lengthways. Melt butter and brown sugar in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook for 2 minutes or until melted and smooth. Add remaining cream. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium. Add banana and pecans. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened and banana is tender.

Step 5

Spoon banana mixture over French toast bake. Serve with whipped cream.