caramel pecan banana cake

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the villages, FL
Updated on Apr 1, 2014

Prepared by Vicki Pollitt of The Villages, FL March, 2014

prep time 25 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 12-16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 5 - medium bananas
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 box pound cake mix
  • 1 box (3 1/2 oz.)instant banana cream pudding mix
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 - large eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 8 - pecan halves, toasted
  • 1 box ( 3 1/2 oz.) instant butterscotch pudding mix
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

How To Make caramel pecan banana cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 12 cup bundt pan with cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    Mash 2 bananas and 1 T lemon juice in bowl and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Slice 3 bananas into 1/2 inch slices on an angle and pour 1 T lemon juice on top and set aside.
  • Step 4
    Mix cake mix, banana pudding mix, milk, eggs and 1/4 melted butter on medium speed for two minutes.
  • Step 5
    Add the mashed bananas and mix for one minute more. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Arrange 8 pecan halves in the pan and top with the sliced bananas in the bottom of the bundt pan.
  • Step 7
    Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the toasted chopped pecans on top of the bananas.
  • Step 8
    Mix the butterscotch pudding mix with the brown sugar and sprinkle over the pecans. Pour the remaining 1/4 cup melted butter over the pudding mix.
  • Step 9
    Let the butter and pudding set for 5 minutes. Pour the cake mixture over the top of the butter-pudding mixture.
  • Step 10
    Bake for approx. 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Step 11
    Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Then invert onto a cake plate and leave pan on top for 15 minutes.

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Category: Cakes
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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