Banana Pecan Cake Recipe

Banana Pecan Cake Recipe Rating 0

Be the first to write a review

Rate recipe

This banana cake, topped with pecans and coconut, combines just the right amount of fruit and crunch.

 0
[X]

Rate Banana Pecan Cake Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 
Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Banana Pecan Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 12 Servings
    •
25 25 50

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed bananas
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • PECAN FILLING:
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • FLUFFY FROSTING:
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

  • 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 near 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. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 610 calories, 31 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 372 mg sodium, 79 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Banana Pecan Cake in Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook , p15

Healthy Cooking

Featured Videos

  • Strawberry Dessert
  • Cranberry Dessert
  • Valentine Dessert
  • Creamy Lemon Blueberry Dessert
  • Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert
  • Raspberry Ice Dessert
  • Chocolate Dessert Calzones
  • Chocolate Tipped Strawberry Dessert
  • Apple Berry Crisp Dessert
  • Zesty Pineapple Kabobs Dessert
  • Apple Raisin Bread Pudding Dessert
  • Poached Pear Dessert Video Recipe
  • Foil-wrap Campfire Desserts
  • Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Souffle
  • Blueberry Peach Cobbler
  • Blueberry Crumb Cake
  • Limoncello Raspberry Torte
  • Pumpkin Mousse Parfait
  • Luscious Chocolate Mousse
  • Blueberry & Nectarine Cobbler

Menus and More

Comfort Food Diet

Try the Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Online FREE for 7 days! It's an easy-to-follow diet plan you can do while enjoying delicious dishes!

Learn More >

New! Taste of Home Recipe Box

Organize your recipes into folders, personalize with notes, and easily share with friends.

Learn More >

More Ways to get Taste of Home Recipes

Reviews for Banana Pecan Cake (0)

Banana Pecan Cake

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >

Rate and Review this Recipe

 
 
Healthy Cooking - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer

Top Recipe Collections

Valentine's Day Recipes , Chicken Recipes , Slow Cooker Recipes , Soup Recipes , Pork Chop Recipes , Chili Recipes , Meatloaf Recipes , Banana Bread Recipes , Lasagna Recipes , Macaroni and Cheese Recipes , Chili Recipes , Chicken Wings , Meatball Recipes , Top 10 Chocolate Recipes , Cakes , Mardi Gras Recipes
Advanced Search >   Browse Recipes >
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us
Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT