Banana-Pecan Spice Cake

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray.

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   Spread pecans over ungreased baking sheet.

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   Bake 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.

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   Cool.

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   At low speed beat cake mix, oil, water, eggs and banana 30 seconds.

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   Increase speed to medium; beat 2 minutes.

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   Stir in pecans and chocolate chips.

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   Divide batter between pans.

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    Bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean.

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    Cool on racks 20 minutes.

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    Remove from pans; cool completely on racks.

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    Transfer 1 cup frosting to pastry bag fitted with star tip.

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    Place 1 cake layer on serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting.

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    Top with remaining cake layer.

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    Spread cake with remaining frosting.

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    Pipe rosettes onto cake.

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    Garnish with pecans, if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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