Exquisite Orange Hummingbird Banana Loaf Cake with a Buttermilk Glaze
Serves: 2 loaves
Ingredients:
15
Delight in this delightful creation of a moist and flavorful banana loaf cake infused with fresh orange zest and juicy orange segments, topped with a luscious buttermilk glaze. This exquisite treat is perfect for any occasion, bringing a burst of citrusy sweetness with every bite.
Ingredients
| 2 | large eggs |
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| 1 | cup light brown sugar |
| 1 | cup vegetable oil |
| 1 | tablespoon dark rum |
| 3 | tablespoons buttermilk (low fat is fine) |
| 4 | medium-sized ripe bananas |
| 1 | medium fresh orange - zest and pulp |
| 2 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 1 | teaspoon cinnamon |
| 1 | teaspoon ground clove |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| handful sweetened coconut | |
| handful chopped pecans | |
| 1 | cup sifted powdered sugar |
| 2 | tablespoons buttermilk |
Instructions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). |
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| 2. | Combine all dry ingredients, excluding the light brown sugar and pecans, in a small bowl. |
| 3. | Mash the bananas until smooth, resembling liquid using a potato masher. |
| 4. | Zest the orange, supreme it, and break the segments into bite-sized pieces. |
| 5. | In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and light brown sugar until light and frothy. Stir in rum, buttermilk, and gradually add oil. Fold in mashed bananas, orange segments, and zest. |
| 6. | Slowly fold the remaining dry ingredients, excluding pecans, into the wet mixture. Pour the batter into greased loaf pans. |
| 7. | Sprinkle pecans on top of each loaf and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Adjust baking time for a larger loaf pan. |
| 8. | Allow the loaves to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan to continue cooling. |
| 9. | Prepare the glaze by mixing buttermilk with sifted powdered sugar until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over each loaf. |
| 10. | Savor and enjoy this delectable treat! |
Published on Aug 02, 2024 by Luminița