Banana Pecan Torte

Name: Banana Pecan Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2-1/2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 to 4 medium); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted; FROSTING:; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Toasted chopped pecans

The state tree of Texas is the pecan tree, so this recipe definitely represents my area. A friend shared the recipe with me. It's been in her family for years and years.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 to 4 medium)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toasted chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt;; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in pecans.
Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, for 30-35 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter and sugar in a small bowl. Add vanilla. Spread between layers and over top of cake. Sprinkle with pecans. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 623 calories, 29g fat (15g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 509mg sodium, 87g carbohydrate (61g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as Banana Pecan Torte in Country February/March 1999

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BrendaKae

Sep 4, 2011

Great moist and flavorful cake. Compliments every time.
jesser3030

Jan 11, 2010

One of my most requested dishes at the holidays. The absolutely only thing I do differently is to make extra frosting. My family LOVES it! I even made it for the groom's cake at my wedding. It is elegant enough to WOW and every crumb was eaten.