Banana And Pecan Cake With Caramel Sauce
The Ingredients You'll Need
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups of chopped pecans
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 3/4 cup of unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of buttermilk, at room temperature
You'll also need the following ingredients for the caramel sauce:
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
How To Make The Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the bananas in a small bowl and set aside.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir in the flour mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing it and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely.
How To Make The Caramel Sauce
- In a small saucepan, stir together the sugar and water. Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Boil the mixture, without stirring, until the sugar turns a deep amber color. This will take about 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and carefully whisk in the cream, butter and salt until smooth. Be careful, as the mixture will bubble up and steam.
- Let the caramel sauce cool for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle on top of the cake slices and serve.