Best 4 Crazy Aunties Banana Cake Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with Crazy Auntie's outrageously delicious Banana Cake. This moist and flavorful cake is made with ripe bananas, giving it a naturally sweet and tropical flavor. The recipe incorporates sour cream and buttermilk, resulting in an incredibly moist and tender crumb. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts, this cake is a delight for the senses.

In addition to the classic Crazy Auntie's Banana Cake, the article also features variations to cater to different preferences and dietary needs. For those who prefer a gluten-free option, there's a recipe for Crazy Auntie's Gluten-Free Banana Cake. This version uses almond flour and coconut flour instead of wheat flour, resulting in a moist and flavorful cake that's also suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.

For those who love the combination of chocolate and banana, the article includes a recipe for Crazy Auntie's Chocolate Chip Banana Cake. This decadent cake is made with semisweet chocolate chips, creating a rich and indulgent flavor. The recipe also features a chocolate ganache frosting, taking the chocolate experience to the next level.

If you're looking for a healthier alternative, the article offers a recipe for Crazy Auntie's Healthy Banana Cake. This version is made with whole wheat flour, honey, and Greek yogurt, resulting in a cake that's lower in sugar and calories but still packed with flavor. The recipe also includes a healthier cream cheese frosting made with non-fat Greek yogurt.

No matter your preference, Crazy Auntie's Banana Cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With its moist and flavorful crumb, luscious frosting, and variety of options to choose from, this cake is a must-try for banana cake lovers everywhere.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST BANANA CAKE I'VE EVER HAD



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This is absolutely the best banana cake I've ever had! It's supremely moist with cream cheese frosting, tons of banana, brown sugar, and cinnamon flavor.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Cake

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 large ripe bananas (about 1 and 1/2 cups mashed)
3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
8 ounces (224g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3 cups (360g) confectioners' sugar, plus an extra 1/4 cup if needed
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×13 inch pan.
  • Mash the bananas. I usually just use my mixer for this! Set mashed bananas aside.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together. Set aside.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until smooth and creamy - about 1 minute. Add both sugars and beat on high speed for 2 minutes until creamed together. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the eggs and the vanilla. Beat on medium-high speed until combined, then beat in the mashed bananas. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in three additions alternating with the buttermilk and mixing each addition just until incorporated. Do not overmix. The batter will be slightly thick and a few lumps is OK.
  • Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you find the top of the cake is browning too quickly in the oven, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and set on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely. After about 45 minutes, I usually place it in the refrigerator to speed things up.
  • In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add 3 cups confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. If you want the frosting a little thicker, add the extra 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar (I add it). Spread the frosting on the cooled cake. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. This helps sets the frosting and makes cutting easier.
  • Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for 5 days.

WACKY BANANA CAKE



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What makes this cake so "wacky"? You mix it right in the pan, no need to get a bowl dirty. Also, there are no eggs in this cake. Wacky right!? I found this recipe in my Better Homes and Gardens baking cook book. I've baking this for 10 years. It's always a hit. The original recipe is baked in a 8x8 pan. I doubled it and us a...

Provided by Anna Sciancalepore Antoniello

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 c flour
1 1/2 c sugar
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
4 ripe,mashed bananas
1 1/2 stick butter, melted
1/2 c cold water
2 Tbsp white vinegar
1 c mini chocolate chips
1/2 c toffee chips such as hershey's heath toffee chips

Steps:

  • 1. In an ungreased 9 X 13 pan stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  • 2. Add the bananas, melted butter, cold water and vinegar. Stir just until combined.
  • 3. Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips evenly over the top of the cake.
  • 4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick insterted in the center comes out clean.
  • 5. Sprinkle the hot cake with the toffee chips. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares to serve.

BANANA BREAD SNACK CAKES



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This banana bread snack cake doesn't need any frosting-just a dusting of powdered sugar. Guests are always amazed that I made this treat from scratch. -Denise Loewenthal, Hinckley, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 1 small)
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine flour and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk brown sugar, water, banana, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRAZY AUNTIE'S BANANA CAKE



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This banana cake is great for when you have those extra browning bananas! And the secret ingredient: graham cracker crumbs. Vanilla wafer crumbs also taste great. Enjoy!

Provided by anonymousie27

Categories     Banana Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
¾ cup brown sugar
1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
1 banana, mashed
2 eggs, beaten
⅓ cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
⅓ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Whisk flour, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Mix banana, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture. Stir milk into flour-banana mixture until batter is smooth. Pour batter into prepared dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 187.8 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

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, resulting in a lighter and more tender cake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Fold in the flour and baking soda gradually: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Crazy Auntie's Banana Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful crumb, and its creamy and decadent frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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