Best Banana Cake From Scratch Old Family Recipes

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GRANDMA RILEY'S BANANA CAKE



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This favorite recipe has been passed down through my husband's family. His grandmother wrote this out for me shortly after we were married. She copied it from a recipe that her mother had written out for her many years before. These handwritten treasures in my recipe box bring back so many fond memories. -Jamie Dunn, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 mashed bananas
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Dash of salt

Steps:

  • Cream sugar and shortening together; add eggs and vanilla. Mix in buttermilk and mashed bananas., In a separate bowl, combine flour, soda, baking powder and salt; add to banana mixture and mix until ingredients are combined. Spoon into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan or two 9-in. round cake pans., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool cake for 30 minutes before frosting. , For frosting, mix butter, powdered sugar and milk until smooth; add vanilla and salt. If frosting is too thick, add more milk 1 tsp. at a time until reaching desired consistency. Spread on warm banana cake.

Nutrition Facts :

BANANA CAKE



Banana Cake image

This moist banana cake takes dessert to a new level. Plus, the cream cheese frosting is the best. You will enjoy this tasty cake for dessert.

Provided by Dessert on a Dime

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 Large Ripe Bananas (Mashed)
3 cups Flour
1 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Salt
3/4 cup Butter (softened at room temperature)
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
3 large Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 cups Milk
1 1/2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
Ingredients for Cream Cheese Icing:
1 8 oz Package of Cream Cheese, softened at room temperature
1/4 cup Butter (softened at room temperature)
3-4 cups Powdered Sugar (shifted)
1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9X13 baking pan with non stick cooking spray or grease and flour the pan.
  • Mix the milik and lemon juice together and set aside.
  • With a hand held mixer or stand up mixer combine the butter and both of the sugars until well combined. Add in the eggs one at a time. Then add in the vanilla extract. Mix on high spreed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Then mix in the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium size bowl. Gradually add the flour mixture and milk mixture to the butter mix. Alternate adding each one in until both are fully added.
  • Gently stir in the mashed bananas.
  • Pour the mixture into the 9X13 pan.
  • Baked for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Watch closely as baking times vary.
  • Remove the oven and place the cake on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While the cake is cooling, create the frosting. Beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time and mix in between each cup until the frosting is the thickness that you desire. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cake, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and then slice, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593 kcal, Carbohydrate 89 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 463 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 61 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OLD-FASHIONED BANANA CAKE



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Banana cake is a typical standby for many home bakers, but Jacqueline Kudron jazzes up her version with crushed pineapple and maraschino cherries. "Is there any way to lighten it up without losing the great taste and moist texture?" she asks from Dracut, Massachusetts. See the recipe for Makeover Old-Fashioned Banana Cake to find out how we answered Jacqueline's question.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
2 cups cubed firm bananas
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
1 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, oil and vanilla. Beat into dry ingredients just until combined (batter will be thick). Stir in pineapple. Fold in the bananas, cherries and walnuts. , Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 27g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

THE BEST BANANA CAKE



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This banana cake is delectably moist, perfectly sweet and easy to make. Dark brown sugar and sour cream add depth to the batter, and we added melted butter instead of vegetable oil for a flavor boost. Fluffy cream cheese frosting and swirls of dulce de leche will make you go back for seconds. We also upped the ante by using bananas in two ways -- fresh bananas are mixed into the cake while maple-candied banana chips create a crunchy topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Nonstick cooking spray
6 very ripe bananas
2 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup sour cream
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoons dulce de leche
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup banana chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan (see Cook's Note) with aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two longer sides. Lightly spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  • For the cake, mash the bananas in a large bowl with a fork or potato masher until very smooth. Whisk in the dark brown sugar, melted butter, sour cream, eggs and vanilla until smooth and combined. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture in thirds until just combined. Pour into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Leave the cake in the pan to cool slightly, about 30 minutes. Use the foil overhang to remove the cake from the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, beat the butter, cream cheese and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Reduce to low speed, then add the powdered sugar a cup at a time until smooth. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  • Transfer 1/2 cup of the frosting to a small bowl and stir in the dulce de leche until smooth. Cover both frostings with plastic wrap and keep at room temperature until ready to assemble the cake.
  • For the candied banana chips, warm the maple syrup in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until it just starts bubbling. Add the banana chips and cook, tossing and stirring frequently with a rubber spatula, until the chips have absorbed almost all the maple syrup and are browned in spots, 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately transfer the banana chips to a baking sheet, spread in an even layer and cool completely. Once cool, roughly chop.
  • Transfer the cake to a serving platter. Spread about 3/4 cup plain cream cheese frosting all over the top of the cake.
  • Dollop the dulce de leche frosting and remaining plain frosting on top, then use a small offset spatula to swirl both frostings together in a swooping design, making sure the frosting goes all the way to the edges of the cake. Top with the chopped candied banana chips.

OLD-FASHIONED BANANA CAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 very ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Grated zest of 1 orange
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
Walnut halves, for decorating (optional)
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (1/2 pound)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 by 2-inch round cake pan.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the bananas, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on low speed until combined. With the mixer still on low, add the oil, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and orange zest. Mix until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Stir in the chopped walnuts, if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, turn out onto a cooling rack, and cool completely.
  • Spread the frosting thickly on the top of the cake and decorate with walnut halves, if using.
  • Mix the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on low speed until just combined. Don't whip! Add the sugar and mix until smooth.

BANANA CAKE TO TAKE



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This irresistible cake is brimming with goodies: bananas, oats, spices, nuts and raisins. Yum!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 egg
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (4 medium)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups cake flour
1 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup chopped nuts
2/3 cup raisins
Powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray.
  • Beat egg, oil, buttermilk, bananas, granulated sugar and vanilla in large bowl. Stir in flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and cloves. Stir in nuts and raisins. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg

BANANA NUT CAKE



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A very old banana nut cake recipe which has been handed down through my family.

Provided by Suzanne Stull

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 tablespoons buttermilk
½ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
¼ cup pecan halves, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
  • Separate the eggs and set aside.
  • Stir the baking soda into the buttermilk. Cream 1/2 cup of the butter or margarine with the white sugar. Add the egg yolks, and vanilla, beating well. Add flour alternately with the mashed bananas. Stir in the buttermilk mixture.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff. Stir the pecans into the cake batter then fold in the egg whites. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until cakes test done. Let cakes cool in pans.
  • To Make Icing: Cream 3 tablespoons butter or margarine with the confectioners' sugar. Stir in the heavy cream until well blended. Spread icing on to cooled cake layers. Top with pecan halves if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.1 calories, Carbohydrate 65.6 g, Cholesterol 64.3 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 199 mg, Sugar 49 g

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