Description
Silky banana pecan caramel cake promises a delectable journey through rich, comforting flavors that dance on palates. Creamy layers and golden caramel drizzle invite you to savor each indulgent bite of this irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Wet Ingredients and Sugars:
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) buttermilk
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
Nuts and Additional Mix-ins:
- 1 cup (120 grams) chopped pecans
Caramel Glaze Ingredients:
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature to 350F (175C). Thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel or two 9-inch circular pans with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Create a harmonious dry ingredient mixture by whisking together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and optional cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl until completely integrated.
- Transform butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar into a light, airy consistency by creaming them together using an electric mixer until the texture becomes soft and voluminous.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the sugar-butter blend, ensuring complete integration after each addition. Introduce vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
- Gently fold mashed bananas into the mixture, creating a smooth and cohesive base with consistent banana distribution.
- Construct the cake batter by alternating between dry ingredient mixture and buttermilk, beginning and concluding with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
- Delicately fold chopped pecans throughout the batter, ensuring even dispersion for balanced nutty flavor and texture in every slice.
Notes
- Customize the cake’s texture by adjusting banana ripeness, with overripe bananas providing deeper sweetness and more moisture.
- Enhance flavor complexity by toasting pecans before adding them to the batter, which releases their natural oils and creates a richer, nuttier profile.
- Maintain cake’s moistness by avoiding overmixing the batter, which can develop excess gluten and result in a tougher crumb.
- Transform the recipe into a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend, ensuring careful measurement and mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg