Ingredients
– 1 and 1/4 cups chopped pecans, divided (toast before use)
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon allspice
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 3 large eggs, at room temperature
– 3/4 cup vegetable oil or canola oil
– 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
– 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature (can substitute with plain Greek yogurt)
– 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
– 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
– 1 cup mashed banana (about 3 medium or 2 large ripe bananas)
– 1 cup finely chopped pineapple, fresh or canned, drained
– 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup confectionersβ sugar
– 2 3 tablespoons whole milk, slightly warmed
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– Optional: A pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
1-Toast the 1 and 1/4 cups chopped pecans in a 300Β°F oven for 7 8 minutes, then let them cool.
2-Preheat the oven to 350Β°F and grease a 10- to 12-cup Bundt pan.
3-In a bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4-In another bowl, whisk 3 large eggs, 3/4 cup vegetable oil or canola oil, 2 tablespoons pineapple juice, and 1/2 cup sour cream; then add 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, and whisk again.
5-Fold in 1 cup mashed banana, 1 cup finely chopped pineapple, and 1 cup of the toasted pecans.
6-Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
7-Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake for 55 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
8-Cool the cake in the pan for 1 hour, then invert it onto a serving plate and cool for another hour before adding the icing.
9-For the icing, beat 4 ounces softened full-fat cream cheese and 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter until smooth. Add 1 cup confectionersβ sugar, 2 3 tablespoons slightly warmed whole milk, and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; beat until combined and smooth. Stir in a pinch of cinnamon if desired.
10-Spoon the icing over the cooled cake and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup toasted pecans.
11-Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 1 day or refrigerated for up to 5 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
Last Step:
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π° Toast pecans to enhance their flavor and crunchy texture.
π Use balanced amounts of banana, pineapple, and pecans to avoid overpowering flavors.
π Chop pineapple fresh for best texture, or use quality canned drained well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooling Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
