Caramel Pecan Banana Cake: The Best Indulgent Treat at Home
A rich and delightful dessert combining the flavors of caramel, pecans, and bananas, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the mashed bananas with the butter mixture.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the banana mixture.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let it cool before drizzling with caramel sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.
- Make sure the bananas are well-ripened for the best sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg