BANANA-PECAN SHEET CAKE

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A dear friend of mine gave me this recipe, and I make it often, especially for potlucks. Sometimes I make it ahead, freeze the cake and then frost it before the party. -Merrill Powers, Spearville, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-2/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with cooking spray., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add bananas, mixing well (mixture will appear curdled)., In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, combine butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost cake. Sprinkle with toasted pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Md Ashraful Ahmed
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Lindo Ngobese
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This cake is the best! It's moist, flavorful, and the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Shobuj Raj
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Charbel Jarjoura
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The cake was a little dry. I think I overcooked it. But the flavor was still good.


Gfjv U7i
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This cake is a little too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the sugar next time.


Bhalu Butt
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I didn't have any sour cream, so I used yogurt instead. It worked perfectly.


Yobel Aina
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the pecans for walnuts. It turned out great!


Ibrahim Aruna Sesay
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This cake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me.


DAKING STEVE
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I made this cake in a bundt pan and it turned out beautifully.


Abdulwahab Bakhshi
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I added a little bit of chocolate chips to the batter and it turned out amazing!


Syed Ashiqul Islam
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I'm not a big fan of banana cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, I couldn't resist.


Shane Johnson
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This cake is the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. It's perfect for a snack or dessert.


Asekho Mdlazi
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best banana cake she's ever had.


sfsumon 54
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The bananas and pecans add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Elliott Davis
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find.


mervat rahal
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for potlucks and bake sales.


Tyler Sewpersadh
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This cake was a huge hit at my family gathering! It was moist, flavorful, and the banana-pecan combination was divine.