NUTTY BANANA CAKE

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Sweet, buttery frosting and a sprinkling of chopped nuts top this yummy cake that's loaded with banana and pecan flavor. Serve it with a steaming cup of coffee...or a cold glass of milk. -Marlene Saunders, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup mashed ripe banana
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
BUTTER PECAN FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
2 to 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
Additional chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture just until combined. Fold in banana and pecans., Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the milk, vanilla, salt and enough confectioners' sugar to achieve spreading consistency. Stir in toasted pecans. Frost cake. Garnish with additional pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Fat 36g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Jaycee
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This cake was amazing! It was moist, flavorful, and the perfect sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Mehwish shahzadi
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This cake was a bit too sweet for me, but it was still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Infinite Tech
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I loved the nutty flavor of the pecans and the moistness of the bananas. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Ubedullah Shaikh
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This cake was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more baking powder next time.


Zahra Hartogh
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I loved the nutty flavor of this cake! The pecans added a great crunch and the bananas made it moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Vikshitha Nirmal
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This cake was amazing! It was moist, flavorful, and the perfect sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Hope Mbali
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This cake was a bit too sweet for me, but it was still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Ben Lagat
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I loved the nutty flavor of the pecans and the moistness of the bananas. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Kiran Shahi
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This cake was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more baking powder next time.


Damacene Serte
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I loved the nutty flavor of this cake! The pecans added a great crunch and the bananas made it moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Rose Gonzalez
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This cake was amazing! It was moist, flavorful, and the perfect sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Arslan Zameer
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This cake was too sweet for me. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


dominykas
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This cake was a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more bananas next time.


Jovan Colic
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly! I used walnuts instead of pecans and it was still delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Ray Tariq
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Moni Emam
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This nutty banana cake was a hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. I loved the crunchy pecan topping, and the cake itself was so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake agai


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