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Pecan Caramel Banana Cake

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This cake is a delightful blend of moist banana flavored cake, rich caramel, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for gatherings or enjoying at home.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (47 grams total)
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ¼ cup finely chopped pecans (or walnuts/hazelnuts)
  • 2¼ cups cake flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • 1¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped roasted pecans (for topping, optional)

Instructions

  • Combine brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and chopped pecans in a bowl; stir in melted butter until crumbly.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C); grease and flour an 8-inch springform pan.
  • Sift together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light; add eggs one at a time.
  • In another bowl, mix mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and yogurt.
  • Alternate adding dry and banana mixtures to butter until just combined.
  • Layer half of the batter in the pan; sprinkle with half of the crumb topping; repeat with remaining batter and topping.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes; cool completely before adding caramel.
  • Drizzle cooled cake with caramel topping.

Notes

Use overly ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
Consider toasting pecans for enhanced nuttiness.
Ensure butter is room temperature for easier mixing.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30
  • Sodium: 200
  • Fat: 16
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 52
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 60