Best 4 Blue Ribbon Banana Cake Recipes

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Welcome to the world of baking, where aroma of freshly made cakes fills the air. In this article, we embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect "Blue Ribbon Banana Cake". This classic recipe, passed down through generations, embodies the essence of a delectable and timeless dessert. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, follow us as we unveil the tips, tricks, and techniques to crafting a masterpiece that will impress your friends and family alike.

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BLUE RIBBON BANANA CAKE



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This recipe is a great way to use over-ripe bananas. I throw over-ripe bananas in the freezer for this recipe and other banana baking recipes.-Cathy Winter, Granton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 26

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
2 cups sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided
CREAMY NUT FILLING:
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CREAMY WHITE FROSTING:
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almonds extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, beat 2 minutes. Add bananas; beat 2 minutes longer. Set aside. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and vanilla. Beat well. Stir in pecans. , Pour into two lightly greased 9-in. round baking pans. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup coconut. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Remove cakes from the pan and cool, coconut side up, on wire racks., For filling, combine sugar, flour, cream, salt and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Stir in pecans and vanilla. Cool. Spread filling over the bottom (plain side) of one cake layer. Place remaining cake layer, coconut side up, on top of filling. , In a bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Place a 3-in. circle in the center of the cake top. Frost sides and top edges of cake. Remove the circle to expose coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 872 calories, Fat 48g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 108g carbohydrate (82g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BLUE RIBBON BANANA CAKE WITH CREAMY NUT FILLING



Blue Ribbon Banana Cake With Creamy Nut Filling image

Make and share this Blue Ribbon Banana Cake With Creamy Nut Filling recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup banana
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup pecans
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup pecans
1/3 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream together sugar and shortening.
  • Add eggs.
  • Beat in mashed bananas.
  • Sift dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture.
  • Add buttermilk and vanilla.
  • Stir in chopped nuts.
  • Turn into 2 greased and floured 9 inch layer pans.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup coconut on each layer.
  • Bake in 375°F oven 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Combine sugar flour butter and cream in saucepan cook until thickened stirring constantly.
  • Add nuts vanilla and salt. Cool and put between cake layers.

BLUE RIBBON BANANA CAKE



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This won 1st place in the cakes division at the Mayfest festival. I've made it a couple of times and it is soooo good!! If you let the cake set with the frosting on it for a little while the frosting gets hard and crunchy, i love it that way!!

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup mashed ripe banana
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped nuts (any kind you want)
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup light cream
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Beat eggs, add sugar, butter, bananas, buttermilk, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla, nuts, coconut and flour.
  • Mix all together and bake in two 9 x 9 inch round pans at 350 for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
  • Cool.
  • For Icing:.
  • Mix together all ingredients and cook until thickened.
  • Pour on cake while frosting is still warm.

BLUE RIBBON BANANA CAKE RECIPE



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Provided by mortonheat

Number Of Ingredients 24

Filling:
3/4 cups butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe banana
2 cups sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon slat
1 cup flaked coconut, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
3/4 cups cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cups chopped pecans, toasted (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla
Frosting:
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 cups confectioner's sugar
3 - 4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and beat 2 minutes. Add bananas and beat 2 additional minutes. Set aside. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with butter, milk and vanilla. Beat well. Stir in nuts. Turn into 2 lightly greased 9" round cake pans. Sprinkle batter with 1/2 of coconut. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes. Remove cakes and cool coconut side up on wire racks. Filling - Combine sugar, flour, cream, salt and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick. Stir in nuts and vanilla. Cool. Spread filling on bottom (plain side of one cake layer) Place remaining cake layer with coconut up on top of filling. Frosting - Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth. Please a 3" circle on top center of cake and frost around. Remove after frosting to exposure coconut.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making your cake light and airy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Gently fold in the dry ingredients: Overmixing can toughen the cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to prevent the cake from sinking in the middle.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This Blue Ribbon Banana Cake is a classic recipe that is sure to please everyone. It is moist, flavorful, and has a tender crumb. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the banana cake, and it adds a touch of sweetness and richness. This cake is perfect for any occasion, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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