Caramel Banana Pecan Cake 🍰
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
1 cup banana slices (for garnish)
Extra pecans (for garnish)
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Add the mashed bananas and sour cream to the butter mixture and stir until well combined.
Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in the chopped pecans.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of caramel sauce on top. Repeat with the second layer, then place the third layer on top. Drizzle the top with additional caramel sauce.
Garnish with banana slices and extra pecans. Serve with extra caramel sauce if desired. Enjoy! 😋🤤
