TWD: Banana Bundt Cake

TWD: The not so Classic Banana Bundt Cake

A pinch of wholesomeness to an otherwise indulgent month of TWD choices. The Classic Banana Bundt Cake as chosen by Mary of The Food Librarian as a testimonial to her love for unfrosted and unadorned cakes. I of all people, second that! *waves my hand in the air*. Nothing beats a warm slice of buttery cake on a clean platter complete with a pot of freshly brewed tea and/or Curtis Stone on the tellie and a great food magazine. So if you're saying that nobody understands you Mary, I DO! Out with the frostings!

So you must be thinking, what the heck kind of shrew are you. All the purist talk about adoration for unadorned plain cakes and your classic bundt cake turns out looking like a mutant from Mars? What is going on?!!

Okay, I'm coming clean.... on a certain dinner occasion, I was requested to prepare dessert for a special guest over at my aunt's house. So with a touch of inspiration from Johnny Iuzzini and his book 'Dessert Fourplay'; I decided to give the classics a little makeover! Presenting to you my tropical playground; mini banana bundt cakes, hot and toasty served up chilled pandan infused creme anglaise, crispy coconut streusel and caramel bananas on the side.

Well, didn't hear anything coming from the dining room whilst I was braving the heat of the caramel-ed pan in the kitchen, with plates rolling off the tables out into the frigid dining room. I convinced myself that perhaps having empty plates being returned probably meant a good thing.

The next day, I stole a bit from the final plating that I did for my little brother. AMAZING. at least I liked it. *grimaces*

For more photos of the beauties, please scroll down the TWD bloggers list. and for the recipe, click here!