Luscious Banana Pecan Cake

 

Moist, tender banana cake loaded with crunchy pecans and topped with a rich, buttery finish. This Luscious Banana Pecan Cake is perfect for dessert, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat.

Ingredients

Banana Cake

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

3 ripe bananas, mashed

1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt

1 cup chopped pecans

Optional Glaze (Highly Recommended)

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tbsp milk or heavy cream

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan or a 9-inch round cake pan.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter & Sugar

In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add Wet Ingredients

Beat in eggs one at a time.

Mix in vanilla and mashed bananas.

Stir in sour cream until smooth.

Combine

Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix just until combined.

Fold in chopped pecans.

Bake

Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake 35–40 minutes, until a toothp