banana cake with caramel icing

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Winston Salem, NC
Updated on Aug 18, 2015

This is an old timey recipe for banana cake. You won't be sorry you made it.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 1-3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 - eggs
  • 2-1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup canned milk
  • 1-1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make banana cake with caramel icing

  • Step 1
    Measure the first 8 ingredients into mixing bowl. Beat for 2 minutes on low speed. Add bananas, nuts and vanilla and beat another 2 minutes.
  • Step 2
    pour into three 9 inch cake pans that have been lined with waxed paper and greased with shortening and flour.
  • Step 3
    bake at 350 for 25 minutes. When done, place on rack to cool 5 minutes before turning out of pans. When completely cool, frost with Caramel Frosting. I will post my recipe.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Flour

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