Description
A delicious dessert that combines the rich flavors of caramel, nuts, and ripe bananas, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Frosting of your choice (cream cheese, buttercream, or chocolate ganache)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 cup banana slices (for garnish)
- Extra pecans (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour four 7-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the mashed bananas and sour cream to the butter mixture, stirring until combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just incorporated. Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Add frosting, then add a second cake layer, frosting again. Top with the third layer and drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Add banana slices and extra pecans on top. Drizzle with more caramel sauce if desired.
- Serve with a generous drizzle of caramel sauce and enjoy!
Notes
Use overripe bananas for best flavor. You can also experiment with different frostings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, bananas, caramel, pecans