4 ripe bananas, peeled
400g/14oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting
2 tsp baking powder
150²µ/5ΒΌ΄Η³ϊ caster sugar
200ml/7fl oz maple syrup
100²µ/3Β½΄Η³ϊ pecan nuts, roughly chopped
200g/7oz butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
200ml/7fl oz double cream
4 free-range eggs
25-50ml/1-2fl oz milk (optional)