Description
This Banana Pecan Caramel Layer Cake is a delightful combination of moist banana cake, crunchy pecan crumble, creamy cream cheese frosting, and a luscious salted caramel drizzle. It’s a show-stopping dessert perfect for any celebration or a special treat.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour (250g / 2 cups, sifted)
- Granulated Sugar (200g / 1 cup)
- Baking Powder (2 tsp)
- Baking Soda (½ tsp)
- Fine Sea Salt (¼ tsp)
- Ripe Bananas (300g / 3 medium, mashed)
- Unsalted Butter (115g / ½ cup, softened)
- Large Eggs (3)
- Vanilla Extract (2 tsp)
- Buttermilk (240ml / 1 cup, divided)
- Pecan Halves (150g / 1 cup, toasted and chopped)
- Light Brown Sugar (100g / ½ cup)
- Unsalted Butter (30g / 2 tbsp, melted)
- All-Purpose Flour (30g / ¼ cup)
- Granulated Sugar (200g / 1 cup)
- Water (60ml / ¼ cup)
- Heavy Cream (120ml / ½ cup)
- Unsalted Butter (30g / 2 tbsp)
- Flaky Sea Salt (1 tsp)
- Cream Cheese (225g / 8 oz, softened)
- Unsalted Butter (60g / ¼ cup, softened)
- Powdered Sugar (200g / 1 ½ cups)
- Vanilla Extract (1 tsp)
- Toasted Pecan Shards (for garnish)
- Flaky Sea Salt (pinch, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Cake Layers: Level cooled cake tops for stability.
- First Layer & Frosting: Spread frosting evenly on the first layer.
- Salted Caramel Drizzle (Layer 1): Drizzle caramel over frosting.
- Second Layer & Repeat: Add second layer, repeat frosting and caramel.
- Final Layer: Place the final layer on top.
- Crumb Coat: Apply a thin frosting layer, chill for 15-20 minutes.
- Final Frosting: Frost the cake smoothly.
- Salted Caramel Drizzle (Final): Drizzle remaining caramel artistically.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with pecan shards and sea salt.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use very ripe bananas and properly softened butter. Toasting pecans enhances their flavor. Don’t overstir the caramel to prevent crystallization.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 250 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
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