BANANA PECAN CAKE WITH COCONUT FROSTING
One of my brothers always requested this banana cake for his birthday. When my mom entered the cake recipe to a county fair contest, she won the blue ribbon!-Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease paper., 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. (Mixture may appear curdled.) In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For filling, in a large saucepan, mix sugar, flour and salt. Whisk in cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Transfer to a small bowl. Press plastic wrap onto surface of mixture. Refrigerate until cold., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat shortening, butter and extracts until blended. Beat in confectioners' sugar alternately with cream, adding enough cream to reach desired consistency; beat until smooth., Stir pecans into chilled cream mixture. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with filling. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 745 calories, Fat 38g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 98g carbohydrate (69g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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juline murat
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Mercy Munduruy
[email protected]I had some trouble with the frosting. It was a little too runny, even after I chilled it.
Peter Pearson
[email protected]This cake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe. I think next time I'll use less sugar in the frosting.
Gloria Patterson
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for banana cake.
S R
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful, and the coconut frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Beverly Kaercher
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best banana cake he's ever had.
matthew khojaste
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great!
John Magezi
[email protected]This cake is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. It's also a great way to use up overripe bananas.
Islem Redd
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I still enjoyed this cake. The banana and pecan flavors really shine through.
Ken Aguilar
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this cake again.
Farzana Parveen
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of bananas and pecans. The frosting is also delicious and easy to make.
Aquatail
[email protected]I had some trouble with the frosting. It was a little too runny, even after I chilled it.
Tiisetso Kompi
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. I think next time I'll use less sugar in the frosting.
Nura Abdullahi
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for banana cake.
Mwansa Malanda
[email protected]This recipe worked out great. I love how easy it was to make and how moist the cake turned out.
Mohammad o obidat
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist cake and the creamy frosting.
Maxwell Muwanguzi Appolo
[email protected]This banana pecan cake with coconut frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a sweet and tangy frosting that complements the cake perfectly.