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Banana Pecan Torte with Cream Cheese Frosting

Banana Pecan Torte with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Submitted by Belle Starr

“A delicious 3 layer cake that makes a lovely presentation at the table."

YIELD

16 servings

PREP

30 min

COOK

35 min

READY

2 hrs

Ingredients

3 ½ 828
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML BAKING SODA
¾ 3.8
TEASPOON ML SALT
1 237
CUP ML BUTTER
softened
2 ½ 591
CUPS ML SUGAR
4 4
LARGE LARGE EGGS
at room temperature
2 473
CUPS ML BANANAS
over ripe, mashed, 3-4 medium
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML VANILLA EXTRACT
pure
½ 118
CUP ML BUTTERMILK
1 237
CUP ML PECANS
chopped and toasted, may also use walnuts
For the cream cheese frosting
8 231.2
OUNCES ML/G CREAM CHEESE
1 package
½ 118
CUP ML BUTTER
softened, 1 stick
3 ½ 828
CUPS ML POWDERED SUGAR
1 5
TEASPOON ML VANILLA EXTRACT
pure

Directions

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease and flour three 9 inch round cake pans, tapping out excess flour.

In a bowl, whisk together the first 3 dry ingredients; set aside.

Toast pecans*; set aside to cool.

Mash bananas and measure out 2 cups; set aside.

In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Beat in bananas and vanilla.

Add the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.

Stir in ¾ cup of the pecans.

Divide evenly into prepared pans.

Bake in preheated oven for for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely.

Meanwhile take cream cheese and butter out of fridge to soften.

FROSTING:

Beat cream cheese, butter and sugar in small mixer bowl. Add vanilla. Spread only between layers and over top of cake. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup of pecans.

*To toast pecans: Heat a cast iron, or other heavy skillet. Place the pecans in the pan and heat until they get hot and aromatic (only about 3 minutes), shaking constantly.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 623 calories, 29 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 115 mg cholesterol, 509 mg sodium, 87 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.

* not incl. in nutrient facts Arrow up button

Comments


bakeforfun

I made your recipe this weekend, I have to tell you how great it turned out. We loved it!!My husband gave it two thumbs up. Thanks for sharing this great recipe.

 

 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 177g (6.2 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 620 42% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 44%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 371mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 29%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars g
Protein 14g
Vitamin A 16% Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 4% Iron 11%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free
 

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