Description
A delightful cake combining ripe bananas, crunchy pecans, and rich caramel, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (around 3 bananas)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Your choice of frosting (cream cheese, buttercream, or ganache)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 cup banana slices (for topping)
- Extra pecans (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour four 7-inch cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the mashed bananas and sour cream until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To assemble, place the first layer on a serving plate, add frosting, then repeat with the second layer. Add the third layer on top and drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Garnish with banana slices and chopped pecans. Drizzle with more caramel sauce for extra sweetness. Enjoy your decadent cake!
Notes
Use ripe bananas for better flavor and moisture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cake, banana, pecan, dessert, baking, caramel, sweet