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Caramel Banana Pecan Cake – Moist, Flavorful & Irresistible Recipe


  • Author: Hannah

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 ripe bananas, mashed

½ cup sour cream

½ cup chopped pecans

For the Caramel Sauce:

½ cup unsalted butter

1 cup brown sugar

½ cup heavy cream

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

½ cup chopped pecans, toasted


Instructions

Prepare the Cake Batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In another bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well. Stir in mashed bananas and sour cream. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in chopped pecans.

 

Bake the Cake: Pour batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

 

Make the Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in brown sugar. Cook for 2 minutes, then slowly add heavy cream, stirring constantly. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in salt and vanilla, and let cool slightly.

 

Assemble the Cake: Pour warm caramel sauce over the cooled cake. Sprinkle with toasted pecans.

 

Serve: Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.