Description
Midwestern banana pecan cake delights dessert enthusiasts with its rich, comforting flavors. Moist layers meld sweet bananas and crunchy pecans, creating a memorable treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Wet Ingredients and Extras:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Sliced bananas for topping
- Additional chopped pecans for topping
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare an 8-inch square baking pan by lightly greasing and dusting with flour.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and airy. Incorporate eggs individually, then blend in vanilla extract.
- Fold mashed bananas and sour cream into the butter mixture until thoroughly integrated.
- Gently introduce dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing. Carefully fold in chopped pecans.
- Transfer batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface evenly with a spatula.
- Position pan in preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Craft vanilla glaze by whisking heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until silky and uniform.
- Let cake rest in pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- Once completely cooled, drizzle glaze over cake and garnish with fresh banana slices and additional pecans before serving.
Notes
- Choose ripe, spotty bananas for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor that elevates the cake’s overall taste profile.
- Toast pecans beforehand in a dry skillet to enhance their nutty richness and add a delightful crunch to the cake’s texture.
- Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier alternative that maintains moisture and provides similar tangy undertones.
- For gluten-sensitive individuals, swap all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend, ensuring the cake remains tender and delectable.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg