Description
Indulgent banana pecan caramel layer cake promises pure dessert bliss with its rich, harmonious flavors. Sweet caramel and nutty pecans elevate this classic cake, delivering a memorable experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Dairy and Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Seasonings and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment at 350F (175C), ensuring cake pans are thoroughly greased and lightly dusted with flour for optimal cake release.
- Create a smooth, aerated butter and sugar mixture by vigorously beating until the texture becomes pale and voluminous, then incorporate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Blend mashed bananas, buttermilk, sour cream, and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, achieving a uniform and silky consistency.
- Separately combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, whisking to distribute leavening agents evenly throughout the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the banana mixture, avoiding overmixing to maintain cake’s delicate structure, then carefully incorporate chopped pecans.
- Distribute batter equally among three prepared cake pans, ensuring smooth surface and consistent depth for even baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350F, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and cakes display a golden-brown exterior.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire cooling racks, permitting complete temperature reduction.
- Once fully cooled, construct cake layers by generously spreading caramel sauce between each tier, finishing with an elegant drizzle across the top surface.
Notes
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the cake.
- Mash bananas thoroughly to ensure a smooth, even texture throughout the batter.
- Use room temperature ingredients to create a more uniform and lighter cake consistency.
- Adjust sweetness by choosing ripe bananas or reducing caramel sauce for a less sweet version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 392 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg