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Three-stage preparation of banana pecan caramel cake on marble table showing batter mixing, pan filling, and frosting layers.

Banana Pecan Caramel Layer Cake

This banana pecan caramel cake is soft, nutty, and layered with silky caramel frosting. A heartwarming dessert for any celebration or cozy afternoon.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling & Frosting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand or Stand Mixer
  • Whisk
  • 9-inch Round Cake Pans (3)
  • Spatula
  • Wire Racks
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Brown sugar packed
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups Mashed ripe bananas about 3 bananas
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Chopped pecans toasted optional

Caramel Frosting

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter
  • 2 cups Light brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Chopped pecans for garnish
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