🍌🥧 Luscious Banana Pecan Cake (Moist & Homemade)
Banana cake is one of those classic desserts that feels warm, comforting, and nostalgic. When you add crunchy pecans, it becomes even richer and more flavorful. This Luscious Banana Pecan Cake is soft, moist, and packed with banana flavor, with a nutty texture that makes every bite delicious.
Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or afternoon coffee, this cake is easy to make and always a crowd favorite.
🛒 Ingredients
🍌 For the Banana Pecan Cake
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1½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3–4 bananas)
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar
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½ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional but recommended)
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¾ cup chopped pecans
🧁 Optional Cream Cheese Frosting
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200 g cream cheese (softened)
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¼ cup butter (softened)
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1½ cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1–2 tablespoons milk (for smooth texture)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pan
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a cake pan (9×9 inch or round pan) or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Whisk until everything is well combined and creamy.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Slowly add the dry mixture to the banana mixture and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 4: Add Pecans
Fold in the chopped pecans. They add a crunchy texture and rich nutty flavor that makes this cake special.
Step 5: Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting.