BANANA-PECAN SHEET CAKE

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A dear friend of mine gave me this recipe, and I make it often, especially for potlucks. Sometimes I make it ahead, freeze the cake and then frost it before the party. -Merrill Powers, Spearville, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-2/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with cooking spray., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add bananas, mixing well (mixture will appear curdled)., In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, combine butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost cake. Sprinkle with toasted pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MD ROBIUL HOSSAIN
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves banana cake.


Niyantan Niyantan
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This cake is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and moist.


MD_ÆSÎF _ÎSLÆM
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out amazing!


Anena Simpo
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Kimani Jacinta
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Ezaz Ahmed
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This is the best banana cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Sanjeeb Lama
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the pecans add a little crunch.


Arbaj Raja
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I'm not a huge fan of banana cake, but this one was really good. The pecans added a nice touch.


Ashif barca
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The banana and pecan flavors are perfectly balanced.


Evan Bryan
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I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think I would add some extra butter or oil to the batter next time.


T Bangla
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Concetta Tedesco
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I love that I can use up overripe bananas in it.


Dakota Cameron
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best banana cake he had ever had.


KIM_ MAHAJABIN
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and delicious.


John Ibukun
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This banana pecan sheet cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunchy texture. I will definitely be making this again.