Banana Pecan Cake
This Banana Pecan Cake is an absolute showstopper! The combination of banana, pecans and cinnamon creates a delicious, moist and fluffy cake that will leave your guests asking for more! The crunchy topping is the best part - it adds the perfect balance to the sweet and nutty flavors. Get ready to treat your family and friends to this irresistible dessert!
This Banana Pecan Cake has become quite the favorite in our kitchen! All of us have something special to say about it, from stirring those ingredients together to giving it a little more of its crunchy topping.
It starts with 2 tablespoons of sugar and plenty of pecans mixed together in a long-awaited crumble. We could just stop there and indulge, yet we have to bring out those ripe, sweet bananas we know will make our cake so special.
Then, we whisk our egg whites for a finesse of airiness, and sure enough, we know they will give the perfect texture to our cake!
After that, the world of flavors come alive with the likes of a touch of cinnamon, some generous scoops of sugar for sweetness and the unmistakable pecans making us all smile.
We just can't wait to pop this cake in the oven, feeling giddy of the sweet smells that will overtake our kitchen. And of course, the anticipation of seeing the crumble topping beautifully golden brown, making us more excited than ever!
After cooling it on a wire rack for five minutes, our homemade Banana Pecan Cake will soon cool us into a state of comforting joy, with its
Why You’ll Love This Banana Pecan Cake Recipe
These are all the reasons I'm loving this Banana Pecan Cake recipe:
It's packed with flavor: This Banana Pecan Cake combines the sweetness of bananas with the nuttiness of pecans for a delicious combination of flavors. Perfect for those who love a bit of crunch in their desserts!
It's easy to make: With just a few simple steps, this Banana Pecan Cake is easy to make. The instructions are straightforward and the ingredients list is relatively short.
It's a healthier option: Made with whole-wheat flour, natural sugars, and plant-based oil instead of butter, this Banana Pecan Cake is a healthier option compared to other cakes. Plus, it's low in salt and saturated fats!
Banana Pecan Cake
This Banana Pecan Cake is an absolute showstopper! The combination of banana, pecans and cinnamon creates a delicious, moist and fluffy cake that will leave your guests asking for more! The crunchy topping is the best part - it adds the perfect balance to the sweet and nutty flavors. Get ready to treat your family and friends to this irresistible dessert!
Ingredients
- 250g golden caster sugar
- 250g self-raising flour
- 140g pecan, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 eggs, plus 2 egg whites
- 3 large ripe bananas, or 4 small, mashed
- 150ml sunflower oil
- 100ml milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4, and then line the inside of a deep 20cm (8 inch) loose-bottomed cake tin with some baking parchment. For the crumble, mix together 2 tablespoons of sugar, flour and chopped pecans. After that, add in a few chunks of butter and use your fingertips to rub it all together until it resembles moist crumbs. Once done, set it aside.
- Step 2: Use a fork to scramble the eggs, then mix in the mashed banana, oil, and milk until the wet 'ingredients' are fully incorporated. In another bowl, add the remaining sugar, flour, and pecans, and stir in the cinnamon and baking powder. Whip the egg whites until they become stiff. Fold the banana mixture into the bowl of dry 'ingredients' until you obtain a consistent, lump-free mixture. Incorporate the egg whites with a metal spoon or spatula, and pour the resulting mix into the prepared pan. Add the crumble topping and bake for 1 hr, checking it with 15 minutes to go until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. If the cake is browning too quickly, cover it with another piece of parchment paper.
- Step 3: Leave the cake to cool in its tin for 5 minutes, then transfer it onto a wire rack for further cooling.
