BANANA NUT CAKE WITH WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING

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This is my most requested cake for birthdays in our family.It came from an old Betty Crocker dessert cookbook published in 1977. (if you use the banana slices before to put a little lemon juice on them so they don't turn brown)

Provided by HEP MEP

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup buttermilk
3 eggs
2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
1 banana, sliced (to garnish)
2/3 cup finely chopped pecans or 2/3 cup nuts, of choice
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar or 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350*.
  • Grease and flour oblong pan, 9x13x2 inches, or three 8-inch or two 9-inch round layer pans.
  • Measure all ingredients except frosting into large mixing bowl.
  • Blend 1/2 on low speed, scaping bowl constantly.
  • Beat 3 minutes on high speed scraping bowl occasionally.
  • Pour batter into pan (s).
  • Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, oblong 45 to 50 minutes, layers 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Before serving frost cake with whip cream frosting, and garnish with banana slices.
  • WHIP CREAM FROSTING: In a chilled bowl beat 1 cup chilled whipping cream and 3 tsps.
  • sugar.
  • Fold in 1 tsp vanilla.
  • Yields 2 cups.

YOTO SHARK GAMING
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I've never made banana nut cake before, but this recipe made it easy. The cake turned out great and I will definitely be making it again.


Binod Lama
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This cake is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


muna guley
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best banana nut cake he had ever had.


juulian_mezaa
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would recommend adding more bananas to the cake batter.


JARIEKONGA EDIMONDINHO
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This cake was easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


MUSAFAR TIGER GAMING
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I'm not a big fan of banana nut cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was amazing.


Evie Stuart
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I sold out of it quickly.


Sampada Khadka
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The frosting was especially delicious.


Achref Hakimi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great. It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy.


Hadhanimona Ibsa
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and the results were amazing.


Tajkiaakter Jeny
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This cake was delicious! The banana flavor was strong and the nuts added a nice crunch. The frosting was also very good.


Joseph Haugen
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for banana nut cake.


M. Usman
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This banana nut cake with whipped cream frosting was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


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