Best 3 Caramel Pecan Banana Cake Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Caramel Pecan Banana Cake, a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. This delectable cake is a harmonious blend of sweet and nutty, with a moist, tender crumb and a luscious caramel glaze that adds a touch of decadence. The addition of ripe bananas infuses each bite with a burst of fruity goodness, while the crunchy pecan topping provides a delightful textural contrast. But that's not all! This article also features a collection of equally tempting recipes that will satisfy any sweet craving. From the classic charm of our Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl to the indulgent richness of our Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie, each recipe promises an explosion of flavors and textures. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

KING CAKE WITH BANANA CARAMEL PECAN FILLING

KING CAKE WITH BANANA CARAMEL PECAN FILLING image

Categories Cake Dessert Bake Banana

Yield 12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

For the filling
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup roughly chopped raw pecans
1 fairly firm banana, diced into ¼-inch pieces
For the cake:
1 cup warm whole milk (105 to 110 F)
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons dry active yeast
3¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
5 egg yolks, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 plastic baby or dried fava bean
For the icing:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon evaporated milk
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

1. Prepare the caramel sauce for the filling. In the top of a double boiler, pour in the condensed milk, place over the bottom portion of boiling water, cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and caramel-colored, about 2½ hours. Cool 20 minutes before using. 2. Prepare the cake. In a bowl, whisk milk with sugar, yeast and 1 heaping tablespoon flour until smooth and the yeast is dissolved. Let rest until the mixture gets bubbly, then whisk in butter, egg yolks, vanilla, and orange zest. 3. In a separate bowl, mix remaining flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Fold this mixture into the wet ingredients with a rubber spatula. Once combined and the dough begins to pull away from the bowl, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand until smooth, about 20 minutes of kneading. Form into a ball and place in a clean bowl, covered with plastic wrap, and allow it to rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours. 4. Preheat the oven to 375 F. 5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Using your fingers pat it out into a rectangle about 30 inches long and 6 inches wide. Spoon and spread some caramel sauce across the bottom lengthwise half of the dough rectangle then sprinkle the pecan bits and banana pieces on top. Flip the top half over the filling. Seal the edges, pinching the dough together. Shape the dough into a ring and pinch the ends together so there isn't a seam. 6. Carefully transfer the ring to the prepared baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap allowing the dough to rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes. Bake until light golden brown, about 20 minutes. (Be careful not to overcook!) Remove and allow to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating. Gently lift up the edge of the cake, and hide the plastic baby somewhere through the bottom. Decorate with icing in alternating colors of Green, Purple and Gold.

CARAMEL PECAN BANANA CAKE

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Caramel, bananas, AND pecans? What an amazing flavor combination... Why had we never thought to try this before?! This Bundt cake starts with a boxed cake mix. It's very impressive when served, no one would guess how easy it was to make. It's packed with banana and pecan flavor. Great recipe, Tresa!

Provided by Tresa Hargrove

Categories Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 medium bananas
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 box pound cake mix (1lb box)
1 box instant banana cream pudding mix, 3.5 oz
2/3 c evaporated milk
2 large eggs
1/2 c melted butter
1/2 c toasted pecans, chopped
8 toasted pecans, halved
1 box butterscotch pudding mix, cook and serve kind, 3.5 oz
2 Tbsp brown sugar

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mash 2 bananas and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a bowl. Set aside.
2. Slice remaining 3 bananas into 1/2 inch slices on an angle. Pour the remaining tablespoon of lemon juice on top and set aside.
3. Beat cake mix, banana pudding mix, milk, eggs, and 1/4 cup butter on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add mashed bananas in lemon juice and beat for 1 more minute. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, spray 12 cup Bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange 8 pecans halves in the deep wells of the pan. Top with sliced bananas (overlapping bananas) at the bottom of the Bundt pan.
5. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup toasted pecans on top of bananas.
6. Mix butterscotch pudding mix and brown sugar together and sprinkle over pecans. Pour remaining 1/4 cup melted butter over pudding mix. Let butter and pudding set for 5 minutes.
7. Pour cake mix over top of the butter pudding mixture. Bake in pre-heated 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
9. Invert onto cake plate leaving pan on top for 15 minutes.

CARAMEL PECAN BANANA CAKE

Caramel Pecan Banana Cake image

Prepared by Vicki Pollitt of The Villages, FL March, 2014

Provided by ann wilson

Categories Fruit Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 medium bananas
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 box pound cake mix
1 box (3 1/2 oz.)instant banana cream pudding mix
2/3 c evaporated milk
2 large eggs
1/2 c butter, melted
1/2 c chopped pecans, toasted
8 pecan halves, toasted
1 box ( 3 1/2 oz.) instant butterscotch pudding mix
2 Tbsp brown sugar

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 12 cup bundt pan with cooking spray.
2. Mash 2 bananas and 1 T lemon juice in bowl and set aside.
3. Slice 3 bananas into 1/2 inch slices on an angle and pour 1 T lemon juice on top and set aside.
4. Mix cake mix, banana pudding mix, milk, eggs and 1/4 melted butter on medium speed for two minutes.
5. Add the mashed bananas and mix for one minute more. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
6. Arrange 8 pecan halves in the pan and top with the sliced bananas in the bottom of the bundt pan.
7. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the toasted chopped pecans on top of the bananas.
8. Mix the butterscotch pudding mix with the brown sugar and sprinkle over the pecans. Pour the remaining 1/4 cup melted butter over the pudding mix.
9. Let the butter and pudding set for 5 minutes. Pour the cake mixture over the top of the butter-pudding mixture.
10. Bake for approx. 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
11. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Then invert onto a cake plate and leave pan on top for 15 minutes.

Tips:

For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
To make sure the bananas are evenly distributed throughout the cake, mash them with a fork before adding them to the batter.
Don't overmix the batter, as this can make the cake tough.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
For a more decadent cake, drizzle it with caramel sauce before serving.

Conclusion:

This Caramel Pecan Banana Cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of bananas, pecans, and caramel is irresistible, and the cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this cake a try!