
Sticky Toffee & Banana Cake
- Difficulty level : Intermediate
- Type : Dessert
Made using the Lakeland 30cm Oval Cast Iron Casserole with Bake Lid however view our full range of casserole dishes here.
Ingredients
- For the cake
- A drizzle sunflower or vegetable oil for greasing
- 175g dried chopped dates
- 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 300ml boiling water
- 175g wholemeal flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 125g date nectar
- 50g butter softened
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla paste
- 1 small ripe banana
- For the sauce
- 4 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 tbsp lucuma powder
Method
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Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4. Grease and line the lid of the casserole dish with baking parchment.
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Put the dates into a heatproof bowl with the bicarb and water. Leave to stand for 10 minutes, and allow to cool slightly.
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Place the remaining cake ingredients in a food processor. Add the cooled dates and blend until smooth. Pour into the prepared lid and bake for 30 minutes, or until risen and cooked. Leave to cool.
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Melt the coconut oil and stir in the lucuma powder until well blended. Cut the cake into pieces and serve topped with the sauce, either cold as a cake or warm as a pudding.
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