BANANA NUT CAKE W/ BANANA NUT FROSTING

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This is a wonderful old fashion banana cake. There is banana and fresh pecans in the cake as well as the frosting. This is a very tender cake.

Provided by Nancy Allen

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 c butter
1 1/2 c sugar
3 egg yolks
1 c mashed bananas
1/4 c boiling water
1/2 c chopped pecans
1 tsp lemon juice
2 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda, dissolved in 1/4 cup buttermilk
3 egg whites
1/4 tsp salt
BANANA FILLING & FROSTING
1/2 c butter, softened
1 box confectioners sugar
1/2 c mashed bananas
1/2 c chopped pecans
1 Tbsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter and sugar, add egg yolks and mashed bananas. In separate bowl, pour boiling water over pecans and set aside. Add lemon juice to banana mixture. Sift flour and baking powder together and add to batter alternately with butter milk and soda mixture. Add pecans.
  • 2. Beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form. Fold in egg whites.
  • 3. Bake in two 9 inch layer cake pans at 300 for 35, until golden brown and done in center. Remove from oven and cool completely before spreading with fill/frosting.
  • 4. Filling/Frosting-Mix butter and sugar until creamy. Add bananas, nuts and juice( may need additional confectioners sugar if you like thicker frosting). Spread between layers and on sides and top of cake.

illuminerdy
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This is the perfect cake to make for a crowd. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


XAFIN KHAN
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love that it's not too sweet.


Wasif Ali
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I'm not a big fan of nuts in my cake, but I really enjoyed this one. The bananas and frosting balance out the flavor of the nuts perfectly.


rutendo rurue
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


khan barir raj putro ak Abdullah
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This cake is a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter texture.


Jordy Hawy
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This cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement.


Damaris Lopez
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a success. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers.


The McRib
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This cake is very easy to make and it's a great way to use up overripe bananas.


ayb pro
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I'm not a big fan of banana cake, but I really enjoyed this one. The frosting is especially good.


DIANA NGIGI
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This is the best banana nut cake I've ever had. The frosting is amazing!


Candice
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My cake didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked. I think I might have overbaked it.


Shayan Paul
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Lasandra Johnson
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The frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself is delicious.


Mr Sajawal5101
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This cake is so easy to make. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


Aliyah Dudgeon
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Axam Axam
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This banana nut cake is incredibly moist and flavorful! The banana-nut frosting is the perfect finishing touch.