Banana Pecan Cake with Vanilla Glaze
Moist, nutty, and finished with a sweet glaze—this cake delivers pure comfort in every slice.
This Banana Pecan Cake is one of those cozy bakes that instantly feels like home. The ripe bananas provide natural moisture and sweetness, while crunchy pecans add texture and flavor. A smooth vanilla glaze ties it all together, making it perfect for dessert, brunch, or an afternoon treat.
🧂 Ingredients
| Category | Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cake | Ripe bananas (mashed) | 2 |
| Large eggs | 2 | |
| Granulated sugar | ½ cup | |
| Vegetable oil | ½ cup | |
| All-purpose flour | 1½ cups | |
| Baking powder | 1 tsp | |
| Baking soda | ½ tsp | |
| Salt | Pinch | |
| Chopped pecans | ½ cup | |
| Vanilla Glaze | Powdered sugar | 1 cup |
| Milk | 2 tbsp | |
| Vanilla extract | ½ tsp |
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8-inch or 9-inch round cake pan. - Combine Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the eggs, sugar, and oil, whisking until fully blended. - Mix Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. - Create the Batter
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Stir in the chopped pecans. - Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before adding glaze. - Make the Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. - Glaze and Serve
Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the cooled cake. Slice and serve!
