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banana cake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Linda Demers
Silver Springs, NY

Great way to use overripe bananas. This is a very moist heavy cake. Great flavor. My husband doesn't care for " tea" breads but he does likes cakes.

(1 rating)
yield 12 -15 depending on slices
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For banana cake

  • 1 1/2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • 1/4 c
    butter, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 c
    mashed ripe bananas
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 1/3 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 can
    chopped walnuts (optional)
  • VANILLA FROSTING
  • 2 can
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 c
    butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 c
    shortening
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp
    almond extract
  • milk

How To Make banana cake

  • 1
    Put all cake ingredients together in a large mixing bowl; Mix until all ingredients are mixed together ( batter will be thick )
  • 2
    Pour into a greased 13 x 9 cake pan.
  • 3
    Bake at 375 degrees or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. ( 20-25 ) minutes.
  • 4
    Cool in pan then frost. (Recipe follows)
  • 5
    For frosting; cream butter and shortening together until creamy.
  • 6
    Add vanilla and almond flavorings and mix until blended.
  • 7
    Add the confectioners sugar and beat until smooth.
  • 8
    Add enough milk to make frosting of spreading consistency.
  • 9
    Frost your cake and enjoy!!

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