Banana Pecan Cake Recipe

Name: Banana Pecan Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup mashed bananas; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup shortening; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk

Servings: persons

3/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed bananas
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk

1
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.
2
Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Sprinkle with coconut. Bake at 375u00b0 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.
3
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.
4
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.

1625

kcal

Calories

Fat

223

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup shortening, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 cup mashed bananas, and more.

Yes, Banana Pecan Cake 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 Pecan Cake

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