BANANA PECAN CAKE
This banana cake, topped with pecans and coconut, combines just the right amount of fruit and crunch.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine, flour baking powder, soda and salt. Add alternately to the creamed mixture with buttermilk. Stir in nuts. , Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Sprinkle with coconut. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , For filling, combine the sugar, flour, cream and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add nuts, salt and vanilla; cool. Spread filling over one cake layer with coconut side up. Place second layer, coconut side up, on top. , For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the shortening, butter confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve frosting consistency. Frost sides of cake only. If desired, cake can be made without frosting.
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Kevin Barth
[email protected]This cake is always a hit at parties.
Ahmad Alfoqaha
[email protected]I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she loved it!
Sabelo Dladla
[email protected]I baked the cake in a bundt pan instead of a loaf pan.
Matwos Alemu
[email protected]I added a cup of chocolate chips to the batter.
Mulki Caddey
[email protected]I didn't have any pecans, so I used walnuts instead.
Sadia Jutt
[email protected]I accidentally used salted butter instead of unsalted butter.
ibrahim Gpuri
[email protected]I think I overmixed the batter.
Craze Frog
[email protected]The cake didn't rise very well.
Andres Lopez
[email protected]I found the cake to be a bit dry.
Wassi Amina
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste.
Ebuka Ohanwe
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of banana cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful.
mr osman
[email protected]This cake is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dessert.
Farrah frelan
[email protected]I love the combination of bananas and pecans in this cake.
Tabbsum Hussain
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up overripe bananas.
Chandu Jee
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cake was so moist and flavorful.
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[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love that I can use up my ripe bananas in a tasty way.
Rana Abdul 780
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for banana cake.
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[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Addyson Lassiter
[email protected]This banana pecan cake was a hit with my family! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.