Bananas Foster Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2¼ cups vanilla wafer crumbs.
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½ cup salted butter, melted.
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5 tablespoons light brown sugar.
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
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24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature.
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1 cup brown sugar.
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
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1 cup mashed ripe bananas.
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1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon.
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
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2 tablespoons dark rum.
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3 large eggs, room temperature.
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¼ cup salted butter.
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½ cup light brown sugar.
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⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
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1 tablespoon heavy cream.
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2 tablespoons dark rum.
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2 medium bananas, sliced.
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½ cup heavy cream, cold.
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¼ cup powdered sugar.
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
# Instructions:
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Bake at 325°F for 10 minutes.
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Lower the oven temperature to 300°F.
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Beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth.
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Add bananas, spices, and rum to the mixture.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly between each addition.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
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Bake in a water bath for 1 hour.
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Cool in the oven for 1 hour with the door closed or cracked.
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Chill in the refrigerator for 6-7 hours.
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Prepare bananas foster topping by cooking the ingredients and carefully flaming the rum.
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Cook the topping mixture until thickened.
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Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until peaks form.
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Add the bananas foster topping and whipped cream to the chilled cake.
# Notes:
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Use water bath to prevent cracks.
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Cool gradually for best texture.
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Best eaten within 2-3 days due to fresh bananas on top.