Banana Pecan Cake
This Banana Pecan Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert that brings together the sweetness of ripe bananas and the warmth of cinnamon. Made with a simple cake mix and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, it’s both easy to prepare and incredibly delicious. Whether baked as a layered cake, a 9x13 sheet, or cupcakes, it’s a versatile treat that’s perfect for any occasion!
Servings 16 servings
Calories 331kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 13.25 oz pkg French Vanilla Cake mix plus ingredients on package to make the cake
- 3-4 very ripe bananas mashed (I use 3)
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
Frosting
- 8 oz pkg cream cheese room temp
- ½ cup butter room temp
- 1 lb confectioners sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ pecans chopped
- 20 whole pecans approximately
Instructions
- Make your cake as directed on the package, adding the mashed bananas and cinnamon to the cake mixture. Bake as directed for 2 round cakes.
- For the frosting - In a bowl blend the cream cheese, butter, gradually add the confectioners sugar and beat till light and fluffy. Beat in the Vanilla.
- Frost the first layer top and sprinkle on the chopped Pecans, add the second layer and continue frosting the cake until entire cake is covered.
- Carefully place the whole pecan pieces around the edge of the cake.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 383IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg