Banana Pecan Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
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1 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
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1 1/2 tsp baking soda.
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3/4 tsp baking powder.
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1/2 tsp salt.
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3 eggs.
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1 1/2 cups vegetable oil.
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar.
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1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract.
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1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (very ripe).
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Chopped pecans (to taste).
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1 1/4 cups sugar (for caramel sauce).
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1/4 cup water.
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1 cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream.
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1 tbsp butter (vegan or regular).
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2 cups granulated sugar (for buttercream).
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1 1/2 cups salted butter, softened.
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2 tsp vanilla extract.
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3-4 tbsp caramel sauce.
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line three 6-inch or two 8-inch pans with parchment paper and spray sides with non-stick spray.
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Sift flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt onto parchment paper.
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In a stand mixer, blend eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add mashed bananas and mix well.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until combined. Fold in chopped pecans to taste.
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Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool cakes in their pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.
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To make caramel sauce, heat sugar and water over medium heat until golden. Whisk in coconut milk and butter until smooth and combined.
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For buttercream, heat egg whites and sugar over boiling water, whisking constantly until the mixture reaches 160°F. Remove from heat and whip to stiff peaks. Gradually beat in softened butter until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and caramel sauce, mixing until smooth.
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Trim the tops of the cakes to level them. Stack the cake layers with a layer of buttercream and caramel sauce between each.
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Chill the cake, then drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top.
# Notes:
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Luxurious cake with bananas, caramel, and pecans, perfect for celebrations.