BANANA NUT CAKE FROM CAKE MIX

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I think my family leaves bananas to ripen beyond eating, just so I will bake something for them! Here is my solution today to 3 bananas hanging on the fruit stand. Tastes a lot like banana bread, but softer and sweeter, and the topping sends it to the next level!

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box 2-layer yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1/3 c oil
3 mashed ripe bananas
1/3 c buttermilk
2/3 c chopped pecans
FROSTING
1 small can evaporated milk (5 oz.)
1 stick butter (1/2 cup)
1 c light brown sugar
1/2 c chopped pecans
1 tsp vanilla flavoring

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9" x 13" cake pan, or spray with Baker's Joy coating.
  • 2. Mash bananas. With a mixer, beat in eggs, oil, and buttermilk. Add cake mix and beat at medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl once during mixing. Stir in pecans.
  • 3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in center of oven for 30-35 minutes, until cake tests done in center (springs back when lightly touched). Cool cake in pan.
  • 4. To make frosting: Use a DEEP saucepan. Bring milk, butter, and sugar to a rolling boil for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly. Test by dropping 1/4 teaspoon on cold plate; it should form a small thick mound. Remove from heat and stir in pecans and vanilla. Let cool slightly, then spoon over top of cake. Allow to cool completely before serving.

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