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Banana Pecan Cake Recipe

Chef Samia
This moist and flavorful Banana Pecan Cake is made with ripe bananas and toasted pecans, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas about 3 bananas
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup chopped pecans toasted

For the Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Cream butter, sugars, and eggs. Stir in bananas and vanilla.
  • Mix dry ingredients and add alternately with buttermilk. Stir in pecans.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Frost cake and garnish with pecans.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • Toast pecans for extra flavor.
Keyword Banana Cake, Banana Pecan Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Moist Banana Cake, Pecan Cake