Caramelized Banana Butter Pecan Cake

Step 1

PREHEAT: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

MIX: Place the dry and wet ingredients in a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer and whisk together.

Step 3

PREP: Line six 8-oz. oven-proof ramekins with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 4

POUR: Evenly distribute the cake batter into each ramekin and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 5

BAKE: Bake in a 375 degree oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool.

Step 6

CUT: Remove the cakes from the pan and slice each cake into three pieces. If the top is too rounded, slice off a portion. Flip each cake over so the bottom is now the top.

Step 7

Spread sour cream on the new bottom and middle layer. Top with the two layers with 4 caramelized bananas per layer.

Step 8

FROST: Spread sour cream on the new bottom and middle layer. Place 4 caramelized bananas on top of each slice.

Step 9

STACK: Stack the three layers. Place on a wire rack set over a sheet pan.

Step 10

POUR: Ladle caramel sauce over each cake.

Step 11

SPRINKLE: Sprinkle candied pecans on top of the cake and serve. Try adding some to the sides of the cake too if you want a little extra crunch

Step 12

MIX: Place all of the ingredients into a medium bowl and stir to combine.

Step 13

MELT: Melt the butter and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, until the sugar dissolves.

Step 14

SHAKE: Add the banana slices in a single layer and warm for about 3 minutes. Shake the skillet occasionally to coat the bananas on all sides

Step 15

HEAT: Place pecans and sugars in a large skillet. Heat over medium heat until the sugar starts to glisten.

Step 16

STIR: Reduce heat to low and continue to cook, stirring often until all of the sugar is melted. Don’t let it burn. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 17

STIR: Place the sugar and water in a saucepot. Stir until the sugar is wet and begins to incorporate. Remove the spoon from the pan.

Step 18

HEAT: Cook over medium-high heat for about 15 minutes, until it starts to turn amber. Do not stir it during this time.

Step 19

MIX: Once it’s golden, turn off the heat. Using a clean spoon, stir in the butter until melted. Stir in the cream. It will start to bubble and thicken.