Delicious Banana Pecan Caramel Layer Cake

This tropical dessert recipe is perfect for cake lovers as it is delicious and full of flavors.delicious banana pecan caramel layer cake

Ingredients:

Cake:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 ½ cups brown sugar, packed

3 large eggs

1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup sour cream

1 cup chopped pecans

Caramel Sauce:

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

4 cups powdered sugar

2 tbsp milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup caramel sauce (from above)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. Make Cake Batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add mashed bananas and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with sour cream, until combined. Stir in chopped pecans.

3. Bake: Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.

4. Make Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

5. Make Frosting: In a bowl, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and caramel sauce until smooth and creamy.

6. Assemble Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then drizzle with caramel sauce. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.

7. Decorate: Drizzle with extra caramel sauce and garnish with chopped pecans if desired.

Enjoy