Banana Pecan Spice Cake

From woman's world magazine 12/7/04. pecans and chocolate chips add a flavorful twist to this traditional banana spice cake.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray.

Spread pecans over ungreased baking sheet.

Bake 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.

Cool.

At low speed beat cake mix , oil , water , eggs and banana 30 seconds.

Increase speed to medium.

Beat 2 minutes.

Stir in pecans and chocolate chips.

Divide batter between pans.

Bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean.

Cool on racks 20 minutes.

Remove from pans.

Cool completely on racks.

Transfer 1 cup frosting to pastry bag fitted with star.

Place 1 cake layer on serving plate.

Spread with 1 cup frosting.

Top with remaining cake layer.

Spread cake with remaining frosting.

Pipe rosettes onto cake.

Garnish with pecans , if desired.

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