Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup caramel sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Heat to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Prepare the baking dish: Pour melted butter into a greased baking dish.
  3. Make the batter: Mix flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in milk and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Assemble: Pour the batter over the melted butter without stirring. Arrange banana slices and pecans on top, then sprinkle with brown sugar.
  5. Bake: Bake for 35–45 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
  6. Add caramel: Drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.
  7. Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Tip: Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra-rich dessert. 🍌🥧