Description
Layers of pure indulgence, this Banana Pecan Caramel Layer Cake weaves together rich flavors of ripe bananas, toasted pecans, and silky caramel. Sweet comfort meets elegant dessert craftsmanship in this irresistible cake you’ll want to savor slice by delectable slice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare cake pans by coating with butter and dusting with flour at 350F (175C), ensuring even coverage.
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, sifting flour, baking powder, and salt to eliminate potential lumps.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened butter and sugar until achieving a creamy, aerated texture.
- Incorporate mashed bananas into the butter mixture, stirring until smooth and fully integrated.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, using gentle stirring motions to prevent overmixing and maintain cake’s delicate texture.
- Distribute batter equally between prepared cake pans, smoothing the surfaces to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating pans midway through cooking to guarantee even browning and checking doneness with a toothpick test.
- Allow cakes to cool completely on a wire rack, preventing moisture condensation underneath.
- Construct cake layers by spreading caramel sauce between each cake layer, generously sprinkling chopped pecans for added crunch and flavor.
- Top the cake with whipped cream, creating elegant swirls and drizzling additional caramel sauce for a luxurious finishing touch.
Notes
- Toast pecans lightly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and create a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Use overripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture in the cake layers.
- Chill the cake for 30 minutes after assembling to help the caramel set and make slicing cleaner and more precise.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with a blend of almond flour and gluten-free baking mix for a tender, moist texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg