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Strawberry Banana Pecan Layer Cake That Everyone Loves!

Strawberry Banana Pecan Layer Cake

A delicious and moist layer cake made with fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, and crunchy pecans, perfect for any celebration.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
  • 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
  7. Fold in the chopped strawberries and pecans.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • For best results, use ripe bananas for maximum flavor.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container to keep it moist.
  • This cake can be frosted with cream cheese frosting for added flavor.

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