Bananas Foster Coffee Cake with Vanilla-Rum Sauce
"Substitute extra cream for rum in the sauce, if you prefer...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas
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7 tablespoons light rum, divided
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2 cups brown sugar, divided
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1 1/2 cups soft butter, divided
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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2 large eggs
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3 1/4 cups plus 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, divided
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5/8 teaspoon table salt, divided
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 cups heavy cream
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