NUTTY BANANA CAKE

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Sweet, buttery frosting and a sprinkling of chopped nuts top this yummy cake that's loaded with banana and pecan flavor. Serve it with a steaming cup of coffee...or a cold glass of milk. -Marlene Saunders, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup mashed ripe banana
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
BUTTER PECAN FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
2 to 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
Additional chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture just until combined. Fold in banana and pecans., Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the milk, vanilla, salt and enough confectioners' sugar to achieve spreading consistency. Stir in toasted pecans. Frost cake. Garnish with additional pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Fat 36g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.