Decadent Banana Pecan Caramel Layer Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Additional caramel sauce for drizzling
• Pecan halves for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in chopped pecans.
7. Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
10. In a small saucepan, heat caramel sauce and heavy cream over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and combined.
11. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, drizzle with caramel sauce mixture.
12. Top with the second cake layer and frost the top and sides with remaining caramel sauce mixture.
13. Garnish with pecan halves if desired, and drizzle with additional caramel sauce.
14. Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour
15. Kcal: 380 kcal | Servings: 12 servings