banana snack cake

Ankeny, IA
Updated on Dec 16, 2010

If you like Banana Bread, you'll love Banana Snack Cake. Check out our club's review on this recipe: http://experimentalbakingclub.tumblr.com/

prep time 25 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 - eggs
  • 2-3 medium bananas
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose or wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • FROSTING
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 6 tablespoons 2% milk
  • 2 1/2 - 3 cups powdered sugar

How To Make banana snack cake

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.
  • Step 2
    Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Step 3
    Beat in bananas and vanilla.
  • Step 4
    Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Step 5
    Add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
  • Step 6
    Stir in nuts, if desired.
  • Step 7
    Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Step 8
    FROSTING
  • Step 9
    In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and milk.
  • Step 10
    Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool to lukewarm.
  • Step 11
    Gradually beat in powdered sugar until frosting reaches spreading consistency and then frost the cake and enjoy!

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