Name: banana pecan caramel layer cake 2
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 250 g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure for a tender crumb.; 200 g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar (for cake): Adds sweetness and tenderness.; 1 tsp (5 g) Baking Soda: Leavening agent for a light and fluffy cake.; ½ tsp (2 g) Salt: Enhances flavors and balances sweetness.; 3 Large Ripe Bananas, Mashed (≈300 g): Adds flavor, moisture, and natural sweetness.; 115 g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted: Adds richness and moisture.; 2 Large Eggs, Room Temperature: Binds ingredients and contributes to structure.; 120 ml (½ cup) Plain Yogurt: Adds moisture and a subtle tang.; 1 tsp (5 ml) Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor.; 100 g (1 cup) Chopped Pecans: Adds crunch and nutty flavor.; 200 g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar (for caramel glaze): Base for the caramel.; 90 g (⅓ cup) Unsalted Butter: Adds richness to the caramel.; 120 ml (½ cup) Heavy Cream: Creates a smooth and creamy caramel.; ½ tsp (2 g) Ground Cinnamon: Adds warm spice to the caramel.; ¼ tsp (1 g) Sea Salt: Balances the caramel’s sweetness.; 30 g (¼ cup) Toasted Banana Chips: Adds extra banana flavor and crunch.; 30 g (¼ cup) Toasted Pecan Pieces: Provides a final touch of nutty goodness.

Description

Indulge in this delightful Banana Pecan Caramel Layer Cake, featuring moist banana cake, crunchy pecans, and a luscious cinnamon-spiced caramel drizzle. This Southern-inspired dessert is perfect for any celebration or cozy treat.

Ingredients

Scale

250 g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure for a tender crumb.
200 g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar (for cake): Adds sweetness and tenderness.
1 tsp (5 g) Baking Soda: Leavening agent for a light and fluffy cake.
½ tsp (2 g) Salt: Enhances flavors and balances sweetness.
3 Large Ripe Bananas, Mashed (≈300 g): Adds flavor, moisture, and natural sweetness.
115 g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted: Adds richness and moisture.
2 Large Eggs, Room Temperature: Binds ingredients and contributes to structure.
120 ml (½ cup) Plain Yogurt: Adds moisture and a subtle tang.
1 tsp (5 ml) Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor.
100 g (1 cup) Chopped Pecans: Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
200 g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar (for caramel glaze): Base for the caramel.
90 g (⅓ cup) Unsalted Butter: Adds richness to the caramel.
120 ml (½ cup) Heavy Cream: Creates a smooth and creamy caramel.
½ tsp (2 g) Ground Cinnamon: Adds warm spice to the caramel.
¼ tsp (1 g) Sea Salt: Balances the caramel’s sweetness.
30 g (¼ cup) Toasted Banana Chips: Adds extra banana flavor and crunch.
30 g (¼ cup) Toasted Pecan Pieces: Provides a final touch of nutty goodness.

Instructions

Prepare Cake Pans: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease/line 8-inch round pans.
Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
Blend Wet Ingredients: Combine bananas, butter, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla.
Combine Wet & Dry: Gently mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
Fold in Pecans: Gently fold in chopped pecans.
Bake Cakes: Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Cool Cakes: Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a rack.
Make Caramel Glaze: Melt sugar in a saucepan, stirring constantly.
Emulsify with Butter & Cream: Add butter, then slowly whisk in heavy cream.
Spice Caramel: Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon and salt.
Assemble Cake: Layer cake with caramel glaze between layers.
Glaze & Garnish: Pour remaining glaze over top and sprinkle with banana chips and pecans.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and don’t overmix the batter. Toasting the pecans enhances their flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 40 g
Sodium: 200 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg

Keywords: banana cake,pecan,caramel,layer cake,dessert,baking,southern,celebration