BANANA SPICE CAKE

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This delicious spice cake is bursting with the fresh flavor of ripe bananas and zesty orange peel. "I've packed lots of spices into my favorite healthy dessert," comments Sharon Carroll of Whittier, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 large egg yolk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
2 cups cake flour
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon each salt, ground cloves, ginger and allspice
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons fat-free plain yogurt
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons fat-free milk

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat the egg yolk, oil and bananas. Combine the cake flour, 1 cup sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, salt, cloves, ginger and allspice. In another bowl, combine the milk, orange juice concentrate, yogurt, orange zest and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients to banana mixture alternately with milk mixture., In another bowl, eat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in batter. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 48-52 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., Combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over cooled cake.

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Rainy Davis
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Lilynette Gomez
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and bland.


HAMZA FINGER
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I followed the recipe exactly but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected.


Karla Peregrina
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This cake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


Leslie Hollady
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I'm not a big fan of banana cake, but this one is really good. The spices really complement the bananas.


Uttar Dhanuk
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This cake is easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Penny Adams
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I love the combination of bananas and spices in this cake. It's a great fall treat.


Marieta Veleva
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This cake is a great way to use up ripe bananas. It's moist and flavorful and the spices give it a nice kick.


patrick victor
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I was looking for a banana spice cake recipe that was easy to follow and this one fit the bill. The cake turned out great and my family loved it.


Nazreen Jacobs
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This cake is delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Mubin Jahedur
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfectly. I love the way the spices complement the bananas.


Lucky Freederick
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This banana spice cake is a keeper! It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!