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Banana Pecan Caramel Cake Recipe

Banana Pecan Caramel Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the perfect blend of flavors with this decadent Banana Pecan Caramel Cake. Moist banana cake layers are filled with creamy caramel sauce and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Pecans add a delightful crunch to every bite, making this a dessert to remember!

Ingredients

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For the cake:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

For the caramel sauce:

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

For the frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Prepare cake batter: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars, add eggs, vanilla, and bananas. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, then fold in pecans.
  4. Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool cakes.
  5. Make caramel sauce: Melt butter, add brown sugar, simmer, then mix in cream, vanilla, and salt. Let cool.
  6. Prepare frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
  7. Assemble: Frost one cake layer, drizzle with caramel, top with second layer, frost top/sides, and decorate with caramel and pecans.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for best flavor.
  • The cake can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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