Best 6 Katos Easy Banana Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Kato's Easy Banana Cake, a culinary masterpiece that combines simplicity with exquisite taste. This moist and fluffy cake, bursting with ripe banana goodness, is an absolute delight for banana cake enthusiasts. With just a few pantry staples and a dash of love, you can create this scrumptious treat in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Dive into a world of banana cake variations, each offering a unique twist on the classic recipe. From the decadent Chocolate Chip Banana Cake, studded with rich chocolate chips, to the wholesome Oatmeal Banana Cake, packed with heart-healthy oats, there's a flavor for every palate. For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, the Gluten-Free Banana Cake provides a delicious solution without compromising on taste.

But the banana cake extravaganza doesn't end there. Discover the secrets behind a moist and flavorful Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, where a luscious cream cheese frosting elevates the cake to new heights of indulgence. For a touch of tropical flair, embark on a culinary journey with the Pineapple Banana Cake, a delightful fusion of sweet bananas and tangy pineapple. And if you're craving a classic with a modern twist, the Easy Banana Cake with Streusel Topping offers a crispy, crumbly topping that adds an irresistible crunch.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a delightful baking adventure. With Kato's Easy Banana Cake as your guide, you'll create a masterpiece that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

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

LOWER FAT EASY BANANA CAKE



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A tweaked version of Baby Kato's recipe #90402 My thanks to Baby Kato for the basic recipe that survived all my tweaks & still produced an excellent cake! The texture is light & the cake is very moist. I made 1/2 the recipe last night & ate some warm from the oven.It was marvelous but the true test of a low fat cake is will it "still love me tomorrow" ;-) I had some for breakfast & it was still just as good with none of that strange texture that often accompanies low fat baked goods. You would NEVER guess that it's low fat! Note: Baking time for 1/2 recipe (8X8 pan) was 32 minutes.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup nonfat milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup light butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar, white
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream (1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce would probably work also)
1/4 cup Splenda granular
1/2 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute (equivalent of 2 eggs)
2 cups bananas, overripe, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon butter flavor extract
1 cup flour
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9"-X-13" baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Stir the lemon juice into the milk. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the butter with the white sugar.
  • Stir in the sour cream (or applesauce), Splenda & egg substitute. Add the bananas and vanilla & butter flavoring.
  • Sift the flours, salt, baking powder & soda together. Add them to the banana mixture.
  • Add the milk to the banana mixture, stirring just until moistened.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan & bake for 50-60 minutes or until lightly browned & firm in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.6, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 216.4, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 12.3, Protein 3.5

THE BEST BANANA CAKE



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This banana cake is delectably moist, perfectly sweet and easy to make. Dark brown sugar and sour cream add depth to the batter, and we added melted butter instead of vegetable oil for a flavor boost. Fluffy cream cheese frosting and swirls of dulce de leche will make you go back for seconds. We also upped the ante by using bananas in two ways -- fresh bananas are mixed into the cake while maple-candied banana chips create a crunchy topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Nonstick cooking spray
6 very ripe bananas
2 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup sour cream
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoons dulce de leche
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup banana chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan (see Cook's Note) with aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two longer sides. Lightly spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  • For the cake, mash the bananas in a large bowl with a fork or potato masher until very smooth. Whisk in the dark brown sugar, melted butter, sour cream, eggs and vanilla until smooth and combined. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture in thirds until just combined. Pour into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Leave the cake in the pan to cool slightly, about 30 minutes. Use the foil overhang to remove the cake from the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, beat the butter, cream cheese and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Reduce to low speed, then add the powdered sugar a cup at a time until smooth. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  • Transfer 1/2 cup of the frosting to a small bowl and stir in the dulce de leche until smooth. Cover both frostings with plastic wrap and keep at room temperature until ready to assemble the cake.
  • For the candied banana chips, warm the maple syrup in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until it just starts bubbling. Add the banana chips and cook, tossing and stirring frequently with a rubber spatula, until the chips have absorbed almost all the maple syrup and are browned in spots, 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately transfer the banana chips to a baking sheet, spread in an even layer and cool completely. Once cool, roughly chop.
  • Transfer the cake to a serving platter. Spread about 3/4 cup plain cream cheese frosting all over the top of the cake.
  • Dollop the dulce de leche frosting and remaining plain frosting on top, then use a small offset spatula to swirl both frostings together in a swooping design, making sure the frosting goes all the way to the edges of the cake. Top with the chopped candied banana chips.

KATO'S EASY BANANA CAKE



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This is how I use those leftover black bananas. Sometimes I use the little tiny bananas because they have such an intense flavour. When I'm busy I freeze the bananas just for this cake. This recipe makes great cupcakes that freeze well. I've been making this recipe for 12 years, I hope that you enjoy it as much as we do...

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar, white
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups bananas, overripe, mashed
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped fine (optional)
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, pure

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream the butter, add sugar and eggs.
  • Mix well, add the bananas, nuts and vanilla.
  • Prepare the sour milk by stirring the lemon juice into the milk.
  • Sift the dry ingredients and add them to the banana mixture.
  • Mix in the sour milk gently.
  • Pour into a prepared 9 x 12" pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 min - 1 hour (until firm in the center).
  • *We find this cake sweet, so I usually just sprinkle icing sugar on top and serve it warm with vanilla bean ice cream.
  • It's also nice with vanilla or chocolate buttercream frosting.
  • If making cupcakes, bake for 15 - 20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.

BANANA PUDDING CAKE



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I love to make cakes, and my family loves banana pudding. One day while brainstorming in the kitchen, I came up with this banana pudding cake recipe to combine the two. My family and friends can't get enough of it! If you are pressed for time, you may substitute whipped topping for the homemade sweetened whipped cream. -Tiffany Barbee, Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package yellow cake mix
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers
FILLING:
1 cup cold 2% milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant banana cream pudding mix
WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Sliced ripe bananas, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. Combine the first 5 ingredients; beat on low speed until moistened, about 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes; stir in mashed banana. Spread 1/2 cup batter into each prepared pan. Arrange 2 cups vanilla wafers on batter (1 cup per pan), flat side up. Gently spread remaining batter over wafers. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Whisk milk and pudding mix 2 minutes. Let stand until soft-set, 2 minutes. Meanwhile, in a chilled large bowl and using chilled beaters, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until soft peaks form. , Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with pudding mixture. Top with second cake layer. Spread sweetened whipped cream over top and sides of cake. Crush 1 cup vanilla wafers and press onto sides of cake. Garnish with remaining whole vanilla wafers and, if desired, sliced bananas. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

AMAZINGLY EASY BANANA CAKE



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One day I had 3 overripe bananas, no flour, no eggs, and four kids I did not want to take shopping. I made this up on the fly and now I make it all the time.

Provided by GERMJUNKIE

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 over-ripe bananas, mashed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup vegetable oil
1 (15.25 ounce) package cake mix with candy bits (such as Pillsbury® Funfetti®), or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Beat bananas, cream cheese, and oil together in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add cake mix and continue beating for 3 minutes more; spread into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 274.5 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

EASY BANANA CAKE



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Found this recipe in a very old church cook book. It's the favorite of my grandchildren. I bake it often. It's very easy. I usually frost it with a sour cream frosting, but if this is too sweet for your taste a thin butter icing would work well. A very light cake.

Provided by 877649

Categories     Dessert

Time 49m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

18 1/4 ounces yellow cake mix
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup oil
2 eggs
1 cup mashed banana (2-3 med.)
1/3 cup nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Stir baking soda into mix before adding liquid.
  • Add water, eggs and mashed bananas.
  • Mix at medium speed until blended, then on high for two minutes.
  • Fold in nuts if desired.
  • Pour into 9 x 13 greased cake pan.
  • Bake at 350 deg. for 34 - 38 minutes.

Tips:

- Use ripe bananas for a sweeter and more flavorful cake. - Make sure to 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. - Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough and dense cake. - For a moister cake, add a cup of sour cream or yogurt to the batter. - To add a crunchy topping, sprinkle chopped nuts or streusel on top of the batter before baking. - Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake to check for doneness. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done.

Conclusion:

Kathi's Easy Banana Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With simple ingredients and a few basic steps, you can create a moist and flavorful cake that everyone will love. Whether you serve it for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, give Kathi's Easy Banana Cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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