BANANA PECAN CAKE
This banana cake, topped with pecans and coconut, combines just the right amount of fruit and crunch.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- 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. , Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Sprinkle with coconut. Bake at 375° 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. , 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. , 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.
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hellen nassali
[email protected]5 stars! This cake is a keeper.
M aslam Done
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a hit at my party.
Geldine Jeudi
[email protected]This is the best banana cake I've ever had. It's so moist and fluffy, with a delicious banana flavor.
Oussama Bouhaddou
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful, and the pecans add a really nice crunch.
Shuvo rahman
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it for potlucks, bake sales, and even as a birthday cake.
Hajiakbar Khan
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the combination of bananas and pecans, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunch.
Casandra Kc
[email protected]5/5 stars! This cake was a winner.
Billy
[email protected]This is my new go-to banana cake recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
j fike
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and fluffy, with a delicious banana flavor.
Rodina Sherif
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The bananas and pecans gave it a really nice flavor and texture.
Ashrif Adeel
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so moist and flavorful, and the pecans add a lovely crunch.
Samuel Agongo
[email protected]This banana pecan cake was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweetness. The pecans added a nice crunchy texture.