nana's nana cake or bread

Richardson, TX
Updated on Aug 29, 2010

I got this recipe from my friend's grandmother Ginevra Sullivan in Amarillo, TX during the 1970s. I use it when I have freckled bananas. Mrs. Sullivan always called it "cake". I call it yummalicious!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas or crushed pineapple (not both)
  • 3 - eggs
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups flour

How To Make nana's nana cake or bread

  • Step 1
    Cream butter, sugar and eggs; add remaining ingredients and mix well. Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes (longer if a loaf or bundt pan). Makes 3 layers or 2 loaves or 1 bundt pan. Test with toothpick to be sure center comes out clean. Freezes well.

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Category: Cakes
Category: Sweet Breads
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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