Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Banana Pecan Caramel Cake, featuring moist layers of ripe bananas and crunchy pecans, topped with a decadent caramel sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this cake combines classic ingredients for a delightful and satisfying dessert experience.
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk to creamed mixture, starting and ending with flour mixture.
- Add Bananas and Pecans: Fold in mashed bananas and chopped pecans.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute buttermilk with a non-dairy milk and use dairy-free butter.
Ensure bananas are fully ripe for the best flavor and moisture.
If the cake sinks in the middle, it may need a bit more baking time or a check on leavening ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 slices
- Calories: 480 kcal per slice
