When it’s hot outside, we feel majorly torn. On the one hand, we really want dessert; on the other hand, we really don’t want to turn on the oven. And sometimes ice cream doesn’t cut it. We want cookies or brownies or CAKE. Enter: the slow-cooker. It’s not just for weeknight dinners and hearty soups, folks! Slow-cooker desserts are pretty freaking fantastic, especially this easy, decadent banana cake.
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For the cake
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Cooking spray
- 1
box yellow cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box
- 3
very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/3 c.)
- 1/2 tsp.
ground cinnamon
- 1/2 c.
chopped toasted pecans
For the frosting
- 1
(8-oz.) block cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 c.
(1 stick) butter, room temperature
- 2 1/2 c.
powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
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Kosher salt
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Crushed Nilla Wafers, for garnish
- 1
banana, thinly sliced, for garnish
Directions
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- Step 1Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the slow cooker. Grease the bowl of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Line with parchment and grease parchment.
- Step 2Make cake: Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Whisk in mashed bananas and cinnamon, then fold in pecans. Transfer batter to prepared slow cooker and smooth into an even layer.
- Step 3Cover, placing a paper towel underneath lid to catch condensation, and cook on low for 4 hours. Let cool completely.
- Step 4Meanwhile, make frosting: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with a hand mixer on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add powdered sugar about 1 cup at a time and beat until smooth. Beat in vanilla and a large pinch of salt.
- Step 5Spread frosting evenly over top of cooled cake. Sprinkle with crushed Nilla Wafers and arrange banana slices on top.
Crock-Pot Crock-Pot SCCPVL610-S-A 6-Quart Cook & Carry Programmable Slow Cooker with with Digital Timer, Stainless Steel
Crock-Pot Crock-Pot SCCPVL610-S-A 6-Quart Cook & Carry Programmable Slow Cooker with with Digital Timer, Stainless Steel
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