Best Banana Pecan Torte With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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BANANA NUT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING (PAULA DEEN)



Banana Nut Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting (Paula Deen) image

This was the wedding cake Paula Deen used for her wedding. This recipe is not formulated for a wedding cake, but for a normal size everyone can use. Increase as needed if you are making tiered or extra large cakes.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 18-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

butter, for greasing pans
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup vegetable oil
4 large ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature (1 stick)
1 lb confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Butter and flour 3 (9-inch) round cake pans; set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • For Cake: In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add the eggs and oil and stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened; do not beat. Stir in the banana, pecans, and vanilla.
  • Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 23 to 28 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cake layers in the pans for 10 minutes, and then turn them out onto a rack to cool completely.
  • While the cake cools, make the frosting: In a bowl, blend together the cream cheese and butter. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla. Stir in the pecans, or reserve them to sprinkle over the frosted cake.
  • Fill and frost the cake when it is completely cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.1, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 58.4, Sodium 233.4, Carbohydrate 72.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 51.5, Protein 5.2

SUPER MOIST BANANA PECAN CAKE



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Make and share this Super Moist Banana Pecan Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TaterBug

Categories     Dessert

Time 56m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 1/2 ounce) box yellow cake mix
0.5 (3 7/8 ounce) package vanilla pudding mix
3 bananas, ripe and mashed
3/4 cup water
4 eggs
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 and grease 2 round cake pans or one large cake pan.
  • Mash bananas and mix all ingredients except pecansin a large bowl.
  • Use a hand mixer and beat ingredients for about 3 minutes.
  • Pour batter into baking pans (split evenly) or into large baking pan.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes or until tester comes out somewhat dry.
  • I recommend frosting this with a nice cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.9, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 62.9, Sodium 341.3, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 26.6, Protein 5

BANANA PECAN TORTE



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This is a lovely cake. The banana adds a a natural sweetness

Provided by Samantha Bideau

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 c butter, softened
2 1/2 c sugar
4 eggs
2 c mashed ripe bananas (about 4 medium bananas)
2 tsp vanilla
3 1/2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 c buttermilk
1 c chopped pecans
FROSTING:
1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese softened
1/2 c butter, softened
3 1/2 c confectioners sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla.
  • 2. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
  • 3. Stir in pecans.
  • 4. Pour into 3 greased and floured 9" round baking pans. Bake at 350* for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • 5. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • 6. For the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add vanilla. Spread between layers and top of cake. Sprinkle with pecans

BANANA CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

As a mother of three sons, sweets are a staple in my kitchen! I buy ripe fruit on sale and freeze it to make this cake. My banana cake with cream cheese frosting is a favorite among loved ones at my family picnics and dinners. -Bonnie Krause, Irvona, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2/3 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, separated, room temperature
2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 medium)
1 cup whole milk
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
Sliced banana, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add bananas and milk; mix just until combined. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture just until blended., In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold into batter. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt; beat until smooth. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator. If desired, serve with sliced bananas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PECAN CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Make and share this Pecan Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, beating at low speed until blended.
  • Beat at high speed until smooth; stir in pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1040.1, Fat 62.5, SaturatedFat 28.7, Cholesterol 123.4, Sodium 332.7, Carbohydrate 118.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 112.7, Protein 7

BANANA CAKE WITH PECAN PRALINE TOPPING..



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this might just be a huge hit at your next cookout..I don't use rum I just use about 1 tbls rum extract

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 medium sized bananas, mashed
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons rum
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter, softened
5 tablespoons milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped, toasted

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350*.
  • cream sugar, butter and bananas till smooth and creamy --
  • beat in butter milk, rum (extract) and egg.combine well.
  • blend in all remaining ingredients except topping --
  • pour into greased and floured 9" square pan -- bake 25-30 minutes or toothpick test.
  • cool completely and then spread with frosting --
  • PECAN PRALINE TOPPING:.
  • bring butter and sugar to boil in pan -- cook over medium het, stirring 1 minute or till slightly thickened.
  • let cool 10 minutes.
  • beat in milk, powdered sugar and vanilla.stir in nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.6, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 42.2, Sodium 232.5, Carbohydrate 57, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 41.7, Protein 4.5

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