the best banana cake

Name: THE Best Banana Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 stick(s) butter, softened; 1/2 cup(s) vegetable shortening (crisco); 2 cup(s) sugar; 3-4 - bananas (the riper the better!); 3 - eggs; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 3 &1/2 cup(s) flour; 1 cup(s) buttermilk; ## FOR FROSTING:; 2 stick(s) butter, softened; 8 ounce(s) cream cheese; 4 &1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar; 1 package(s) whipped topping mix (one packet); 1/2-3/4 cup(s) liquid french vanilla coffee creamer; 1 cup(s) chopped walnuts (optional)

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Amanda Lesko

Wyandotte, MI

Updated on Jan 17, 2016

My sister made this cake, gave me the recipe, and I tweaked the frosting to make it less sticky, like cream cheese frosting usually becomes. I have never had a complaint about this cake and I've made and taken it to several places/parties. It is great for birthdays, potlucks, holidays, or just to enjoy! My coworkers at both of my jobs absolutely love it!

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I almost couldn't wait for the first bite!

prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 24-30 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 stick butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable shortening (crisco)
2 cups sugar
3-4 - bananas (the riper the better!)
3 - eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 &1/2 cups flour
1 cup buttermilk
FOR FROSTING:
2 sticks butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese
4 &1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 package whipped topping mix (one packet)
1/2-3/4 cup liquid french vanilla coffee creamer
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

How To Make the best banana cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease and flour a jelly roll or half sheet pan.

Step 2

Cream butter, Crisco, and sugar until light in color. I use a Kitchenaid mixer. Any electric mixer will do.
Step 3

Add eggs and mix well.
Step 4

Add mashed ripe bananas and mix.
Step 5

Add vanilla, baking soda, baking powder and mix.
Step 6

Alternate additions of flour and buttermilk, ending with flour.
Step 7

Bake at 350 Degrees for 25-30 minutes and test. Mine usually take anywhere from 30-40 minutes to make sure it's completely done. May get very brown on top!
Step 8

FOR FROSTING: Cream butter, cream cheese, and whipped topping mix. Add about 1/4 cup of creamer and mix well. Add powdered sugar and mix very well. If too thick, continue to add creamer until light and fluffy like soft marshmallow.
Step 9

When cake is cooked and cooled, spread frosting evenly over top. I always add either crushed walnuts or some sort of sprinkles!
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