🍌🍰 Banana Pecan Caramel Layer Cake Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Banana Pecan Caramel Layer Cake, where sweet, ripe bananas meet crunchy pecans, all enveloped in a smooth caramel frosting. This cake is perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat to impress!
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large bananas)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
For the Caramel Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans (for garnish)
Directions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare the Cake:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Bake the Cake:
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the Caramel Frosting:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. If the frosting is too thick, add a little more cream until the desired consistency is reached.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of caramel frosting over the top.
- Repeat with the second and third layers. Frost the sides of the cake with the remaining caramel frosting.
- Garnish with chopped pecans.
- Set and Serve:
- Allow the frosting to set slightly before serving. This will help the flavors meld and make the cake easier to slice.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Approximately 600 kcal per serving
- Servings: 12 servings
Total Time:
- Preparation: 30 minutes
- Cooking: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Enjoy this delightful and indulgent Banana Pecan Caramel Layer Cake, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth! 🍌🍰
