Description
This Caramel Banana Pecan Cake is rich, moist, and loaded with ripe bananas, crunchy pecans, and a luscious caramel drizzle. Perfect for special occasions or when you need an indulgent treat!
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Garnish (Optional):
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Sliced bananas
Instructions
Make the Cake:
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Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or bundt pan.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
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Cream Butter & Sugar:
- In a large bowl, beat butter, oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
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Add Bananas & Sour Cream:
- Stir in mashed bananas and sour cream until combined.
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Combine & Fold in Pecans:
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chopped pecans.
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Bake:
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
Make the Caramel Sauce:
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Melt Butter & Sugar:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in brown sugar.
- Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Add Cream & Simmer:
- Slowly whisk in heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
Assemble & Serve:
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Drizzle & Garnish:
- Pour warm caramel sauce over the cooled cake.
- Garnish with extra pecans and sliced bananas if desired.
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Enjoy!
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Want an extra crunch? Toast the pecans before adding them to the batter.
- For a richer caramel, cook the sauce for an extra 2 minutes to thicken further.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 days; warm slices before serving.