Banana Layer Cake With Caramel Frosting Recipe

Name: Banana Layer Cake With Caramel Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 eggs, separated; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp. buttermilk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 large ripe bananas, mashed; 1 cup chopped pecans; Caramel Frosting; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp. buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 large ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup chopped pecans
Caramel Frosting
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine

1
Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well.
2
Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3
Dissolve soda in buttermilk; add to creamed mixture alternately with flour, beginning and ending with flour.
4
Stir in mashed bananas and pecans.
5
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
6
Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8 inch round cake pans.
7
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
8
Cool cake in pans 10 minutes; remove layers from pans, and let cool completely.
9
For frosting, combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until mixture reaches soft ball stage (240 degrees).
10
Remove from heat, and beat until spreading consistency; add additional milk, if necessary.
11
Spread immediately on cooled cake between layers and on top and sides.

1780

kcal

Calories

Fat

249

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, separated, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Banana Layer Cake With Caramel Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Banana Layer Cake With Caramel Frosting

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