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almond-laced banana cake

★★★★☆ 27
mshivers60 avatar
a recipe by
Mary Shivers
@mshivers60
Ada, OK

My family loves this recipe - it is a "take-off" of my mom's famous Old-Fashioned Banana Nut Cake. It makes a lovely presentation and is the perfect ending to any meal. Serve with steaming cups of coffee!

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Sprinkled with brown sugar, laced with almond paste, filled with love! This is a delicious cake with a heart-warming history.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
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★★★★☆ 27
serves 9
prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For almond-laced banana cake

  • 3/4 c
    melted unsalted butter, divided use
  • 1/3 c
    firmly packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 c
    sliced almonds, divided use
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 c
    mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
  • 2
    large eggs
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 1/2 tsp
    white vinegar
  • 2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt and pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    imitation almond extract
  • 2 Tbsp
    almond paste
  • 2 Tbsp
    sweetened condensed milk, slightly warmed
  • 1 c
    powdered sugar

How To Make almond-laced banana cake

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread 1 tablespoon melted butter on bottom and up sides of a 9-inch square cake pan.
  • 2
    In a medium bowl stir together brown sugar and 1/2 cup almonds. Sprinkle half of brown sugar/almonds in pan.
  • 3
    Add 3 tablespoons of remaining butter to remaining brown sugar/almonds. Stir to evenly mix. Place remaining 1/2 cup butter in a large mixing bowl. Add granulated sugar and mashed banana. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • 4
    In a small bowl stir together milk and vinegar; set aside. In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, soda, and salt.
  • 5
    With mixer on low speed, gradually beat in milk mixture alternately with dry ingredients, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract.
  • 6
    Pour half of batter over brown sugar mixture in pan. Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar mixture. Spoon remaining batter evenly over top. Use a knife to swirl gently. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven. Cool for 10 minutes in pan. Invert onto cake plate.
  • 7
    Crumble almond paste in a small mixing bowl. Add warmed condensed milk. Beat on medium speed until well combined. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Drizzle over cake.
  • 8
    Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of almonds. Garnish as desired. Serve warm or at room temperature. Cut into 3-inch squares to serve. Serves 9.
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