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Butter-Pecan Banana Cake
Butter Pecan Banana Cake combines the rich flavors of ripe bananas and buttery pecan pudding mix to create a moist, flavorful cake with a soft crumb. This classic dessert, enhanced by optional chopped nuts for added crunch, delivers a balance of sweetness and warmth, making it perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, and celebrations. Its use of instant pudding mix ensures a tender texture, while mashed bananas add natural moisture and a deep, nostalgic flavor that cake lovers enjoy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 yellow cake mix
  • 1 pkg instant butter pecan pudding mix
  • ½ cup bananas (mashed, about 1 medium banana)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup oil
  • ½ cup nuts (chopped, optional)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Batter

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, mashed bananas, eggs, water, and oil.

Step 2: Mix the Batter

  • Beat mixture at medium speed for about 4 minutes until smooth and well combined.

Step 3: Add Nuts (Optional)

  • Gently fold in the chopped nuts if using.

Step 4: Bake the Cake

  • Pour batter into a greased and floured bundt or tube pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 5: Cool and Serve

  • Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Slice and serve as desired.

Tips

  • Substitute applesauce for half the oil for a lighter cake
  • Stir in ½ to 1 cup chopped pecans for added crunch (noted as optional on card)
  • Add cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for warm flavor
  • Bake as cupcakes (18 to 20 minutes bake time)
  • Frost with cream cheese frosting or butter pecan frosting
  • Dust with powdered sugar for a lighter finish
  • Fold in mini chocolate chips for a banana-chocolate variation
  • Use a Bundt pan for decorative presentation
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.4mg
Keyword banana cake, classic recipes, easy baking, moist cake, potluck dessert, pudding mix cake, vintage recipe
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