Banana Pecan Spice Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Banana Pecan Spice Cake! A delightful twist on a classic, this recipe features the perfect blend of moist banana cake, crunchy pecans, and rich chocolate chips. Inspired by Woman's World Magazine (12/7/04), this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 180 mins
Calories 633.6 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Banana Pecan Spice Cake

  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 2 cups cream cheese frosting
  • Chocolate Dipped Pecans

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How to Make Banana Pecan Spice Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. Spread 1 cup pecan halves on an ungreased baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 3-4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
  5. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup water, 3 large eggs, and 1 cup mashed ripe bananas.
  6. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to medium speed and beat for 2 minutes.
  7. Stir in the toasted pecans and 1 cup chocolate chips.
  8. Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cakes cool in pans for 20 minutes.
  11. Remove cakes from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
  12. Prepare your favorite cream cheese frosting (approximately 2 cups). Transfer 1 cup of frosting to a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.
  13. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Frost with 1 cup of frosting.
  14. Top with the remaining cake layer and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
  15. Pipe rosettes of frosting around the edges of the cake.
  16. Garnish with extra pecans, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

303g

Fat

32g

Carbs

30g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Banana Pecan Spice Cake?

Banana Pecan Spice Cake takes about 200 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 180 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Banana Pecan Spice Cake?

Banana Pecan Spice Cake has approximately 633.6 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 30 g carbohydrates and 45 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Banana Pecan Spice Cake?

The key ingredients for Banana Pecan Spice Cake are Pecans, Spice Cake Mix, Canola Oil, Water, Eggs, Banana. See the full list with measurements above.

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