Cardamom-Scented Banana Bundt Cake

Ingredients

• CAKE

  • 3 cups (750 ml) sifted unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cardamom (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 cup (250 ml) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (500 ml) sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs

• PECAN PRALINE

  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) pecan halves
  • 1 cup (250 ml) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
• • Icing sugar, for garnish