Glazed Banana Cake With Pecans And Raisins Recipe

Name: Glazed Banana Cake With Pecans And Raisins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter room temperature; 1/4 cup kefir or buttermilk; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 3 bananas medium overripe, pureed; 1/2 cup pecans toasted and cut into small pieces; 1/3 cup golden raisins; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1/3 cup confectioner's sugar; 3 whole milk table spoons; 1/2 cup pecans toasted and cut into small pieces

Servings: persons

1/3 cup butter room temperature
1/4 cup kefir or buttermilk
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
3 bananas medium overripe, pureed
1/2 cup pecans toasted and cut into small pieces
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup confectioner's sugar
3 whole milk table spoons
1/2 cup pecans toasted and cut into small pieces

1
In a bowl of stand mixer or using a an electric hand mixer, cream together butter and sugar.
2
Add to the butter and sugar mixture kefir or buttermilk (which ever you are using) and mix well on medium speed.
3
In a separate small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add all to the big ball, then add eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract.
4
In a food processor puree bananas. You can also just mash them with a fork by hand. Small pieces are OK and won't affect the result.
5
Toast the pecans constantly mixing them till fragrant and start to develop deep brown color. Should only take a few minutes.
6
Chop toasted pecans into small pieces.
7
Add to the bowl with previously mixed ingredients pureed bananas, 1/2 cup chopped pecans and raisins. Combine everything well. I usually use the hand-mixer set to the lowest speed.
8
Preheat oven to 350F.
9
Meanwhile, prepare the pan in which you will be baking the cake. I use a bundt pan by Nordic Ware.
10
Butter and flour well the bundt pan. Turn over the pan over the sink to remove flour access.
11
Poor the cake batter into the pan.
12
Place the cake in the preheated oven on the middle rack and bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes. Use a cake taster or a thin knife to test the inside of the cake before removing from the oven. Insert the cake taster into the middle of the cake. It should not have any uncooked batter when you remove it.
13
Remove baked cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
14
Turn over the pan to remove the cake. If you buttered and floured the pan well, you shouldn't have any trouble with this step.
15
Next, make the glaze by simply mixing together confectioner's sugar and milk. Poor the glaze over the top of the cake.
16
Top with toasted pieces of pecans.

1033

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup butter room temperature, 1/4 cup kefir or buttermilk, 1 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Glazed Banana Cake With Pecans And Raisins 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.

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Glazed Banana Cake With Pecans And Raisins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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