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banana pecan caramel cake recipe delicious layers
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Banana Pecan Caramel Swirl Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert combining ripe bananas, crunchy pecans, and luscious caramel. It’s perfect for celebrations or a delightful treat, offering a beautiful swirl effect in every slice.
Ingredients
- 250 g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure and a tender crumb.
- 2 tsp Baking Powder: Helps the cake rise for a light texture.
- 0.5 tsp Baking Soda: Works with baking powder for a beautiful lift.
- 0.5 tsp Fine Sea Salt: Enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
- 115 g (0.5 cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened: Adds richness and tenderness.
- 200 g (1 cup) Brown Sugar: Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
- 100 g (0.5 cup) Granulated Sugar: Contributes to sweetness and a tender crumb.
- 3 Large Eggs, Room Temperature: Binds ingredients and adds richness.
- 200 g (1 cup) Ripe Mashed Bananas (about 2 medium): The star of the show, use very ripe bananas.
- 120 ml (0.5 cup) Whole Milk: Adds moisture and tenderness.
- 1 tsp Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor.
- 100 g (0.3 cup) Caramel Sauce: Provides caramel flavor and creates the swirl.
- 100 g (0.5 cup) Diced Banana: Adds bursts of banana flavor.
- 50 g (0.3 cup) Toasted Pecan Pieces: Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
- 115 g (0.5 cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened (for frosting): Base for smooth buttercream.
- 250 g (2 cups) Powdered Sugar: Sweetens and structures the frosting.
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) Heavy Cream: Adds moisture to the frosting.
- 1 tsp Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract (for frosting): Enhances frosting flavor.
- Pinch of Fine Sea Salt (for frosting): Balances frosting sweetness.
- 150 g (0.7 cup) Caramel Glaze: Adds caramel flavor and a glossy finish.
- 15 g (0.3 cup) Toasted Pecan Halves, for garnish: Adds decorative touch and pecan flavor.
- 0.5 Banana, sliced thin, for garnish: Provides a fresh garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease/line cake pans.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in bananas, milk, and vanilla.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Create the Swirl: Divide batter, swirl caramel, banana, and pecans into one portion.
- Assemble and Bake: Spoon batters into pans and swirl gently; bake 25-30 minutes.
- Cooling Process: Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a rack.
- Prepare Buttercream Frosting: Beat butter, add powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt.
- Frost the Cake: Level cakes, frost between layers and on top/sides.
- Glaze and Garnish: Drizzle with caramel glaze, garnish with pecans and banana slices.
Notes
Using room temperature ingredients is key for a light and fluffy cake. A high-quality caramel sauce will significantly impact the final flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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