Description
Delight in this moist and flavorful Banana Pecan Caramel Layer Cake, featuring layers of ripe bananas and crunchy pecans, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in mashed bananas.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Fold in chopped pecans.
- Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Consider adding a caramel drizzle on top for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
