Best 5 Old Fashioned Banana Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a nostalgic journey with our classic Old-Fashioned Banana Cake, a timeless dessert that evokes memories of home and comfort. This easy-to-make cake is moist, tender, and bursting with sweet banana flavor in every bite. As you delve into this delectable treat, you'll discover a moist and fluffy crumb, enhanced by the natural sweetness of perfectly ripe bananas, while the nutty flavor of walnuts adds a delightful crunch.

This recipe collection offers a variety of options to suit your preferences and dietary needs. For those who prefer a traditional approach, the Original Old-Fashioned Banana Cake recipe stays true to the classic flavors, delivering a moist and flavorful cake that's perfect for any occasion. If you're seeking a healthier alternative, the Healthy Old-Fashioned Banana Cake recipe uses wholesome ingredients like almond flour, coconut sugar, and Greek yogurt to create a nutritious and satisfying treat.

For those with gluten sensitivities, the Gluten-Free Old-Fashioned Banana Cake recipe provides a delicious solution without compromising on taste or texture. Made with a blend of gluten-free flours, this cake offers a light and airy crumb that's sure to please everyone at the table. And for chocolate lovers, the Chocolate Chip Old-Fashioned Banana Cake recipe combines the best of both worlds, featuring a moist banana cake batter studded with rich and decadent chocolate chips.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're in for a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a special gathering, celebrating a milestone, or simply craving a comforting dessert, our Old-Fashioned Banana Cake collection has something for everyone. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with sweet memories and a satisfied sweet tooth.

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OLD-FASHIONED BANANA CAKE



Old-Fashioned Banana Cake image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 very ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Grated zest of 1 orange
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
Walnut halves, for decorating (optional)
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (1/2 pound)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 by 2-inch round cake pan.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the bananas, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on low speed until combined. With the mixer still on low, add the oil, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and orange zest. Mix until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Stir in the chopped walnuts, if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, turn out onto a cooling rack, and cool completely.
  • Spread the frosting thickly on the top of the cake and decorate with walnut halves, if using.
  • Mix the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on low speed until just combined. Don't whip! Add the sugar and mix until smooth.

OLD-FASHIONED BANANA CAKE



Old-Fashioned Banana Cake image

Banana cake is a typical standby for many home bakers, but Jacqueline Kudron jazzes up her version with crushed pineapple and maraschino cherries. "Is there any way to lighten it up without losing the great taste and moist texture?" she asks from Dracut, Massachusetts. See the recipe for Makeover Old-Fashioned Banana Cake to find out how we answered Jacqueline's question.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
2 cups cubed firm bananas
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
1 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, oil and vanilla. Beat into dry ingredients just until combined (batter will be thick). Stir in pineapple. Fold in the bananas, cherries and walnuts. , Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 27g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BANANA CAKE AND OLD FASHIONED ICING



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If you like bananas, you will simply fall for this cake. Better then muffins of bread recipes. Always a hit at the holidays and takes on 45 minutes from start to finish. * note* use the butter, not margarine.

Provided by WyomingMoonDust

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sour cream
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups bananas
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons butter
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cream sour cream, sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs. Add bananas baking soda and flour. Bake in a moderate oven *350 degrees* in a prepared 9x13 pan. Baking time varies. 45 minutes should be way more then enough. Mine takes 40 minutes and five to toss together.
  • Icing: as cake is baking bring orange juice and butter to room temperature. add powdered sugar in a mixer. Until its at desired consistency.

OLD FASHIONED BANANA PUDDING CAKE



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Takes about an hour fifteen minutes from start too finish. But definitely worth the time. I use this cake recipe for very special family events. It seems like a lot of work but it is easy and the presentation is great. My friends just rave about the presentation and the taste reminds you of grandma's banana pudding at Sunday...

Provided by Barbara Mayo

Categories     Puddings

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 28

CAKE
6 large egg yolks save whites for icing
1 c whole milk
2 tsp good vanilla
1 tsp almond extract
3 c sifted cake flour
1 1/2 c sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
12 Tbsp unsalted butter , cut into 12 pieces room temperature
CUSTARD
1 1/2 c sugar
1/4 c plus 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 1/2 c scalded heavy cream
1 1/2 c scalded 1/2 & 1/2
1 vanilla bean split and seeds removed
4 large egg yolks keep whites for icing
BANANA LIQUEUR SIMPLE SYRUP
1½ c banana liquer
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c water
BANANA LAYER
6 large ripe bananas sliced 1/2 inc thick
1/4 c banana liquer
MERINGUE ICING
12 large room temp. egg whites
1/4 c sugar
1 Tbsp corn starch

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover 2 9inch round cake pans with cake release and set aside.
  • 2. Using medium bowl, mix egg yolks and 1/4cup milk.In large bowl, with mixer add the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder and salt) and mix on low until blended. Add egg yolk milk mixture and continue on low speed until the dry ingredients are moist. Add butter and ¾ cup of milk bring mixer speed to medium and beat for about 2 -3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • 3. Divide batter in half and pour into each cake pan. The pan should be half full. Drop each cake pan gently on top of stove to settle batter. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean and the cake springs back when pressed lightly in center.
  • 4. Start custard while cake is baking. Scald heavy cream and half and half with vanilla bean and seeds mix well when done remove bean. Combine sugar and flour mixture in large bowl over double boiler over boiling water; add vanilla bean crame mixture and whisk to incorporate. Cook stirring constantly until mixture starts to thicken. Cover and cook 15 minutes. Add egg yolks and cook 2-4 more minutes stirring constantly then remove from heat place plastic wrap over bowl and place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until custsard is cool and solid. I make my costard the night before.
  • 5. Place Banana liquer simple syrup ingredents in small saucepan on medium high heat. When mixture comes to boil turn heat to low and let syrup reduce down to 1/2. Set aside to cool. Use to brush each cake layer before stacking cake. You may have some syrup left over. (I use it to make a banana milkshake with 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream)
  • 6. Slice bananas and place in bowl add banana liquer and toss set aside
  • 7. When cakes are done place on a wire rack to cool, for 10 minutes. Then invert the cakes onto a rack. Reinvert cakes so that tops are right side up. Cool completely before assembly about 15 minutes. Slice each cake in half using serrated knife all the way thru the center to make 4 layers of cake. Baste each cake layer with banana liqueur simple syrup.
  • 8. To assemble cake, place 1 cake layer on cake board. Use 2/3of pudding to top first layer. Then cover with banana slices. Add second layer and top with pudding and bananas continue until you end with last cake layer on top. Place cake in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
  • 9. Place egg whites in clean bowl of mixer and begin to beat. As soft peaks form add cornstarch followed by sugar one tablespoon at a time until incorporated and egg whites are at stiff peak stage.
  • 10. Place cake on cake pedestal and you are ready to ice. Ice cake with meringue and you are ready to torch. I use a propane torch to cook my meringue. Start torch and begin slowly to cook meringue till totally golden brown. Wow what a feeling torching a cake!

MAKEOVER OLD-FASHIONED BANANA CAKE



Makeover Old-Fashioned Banana Cake image

When Jacqueline Kudron of Dracut, Massachusetts asked the Light & Tasty team to revamp her banana cake, we couldn't wait to give it a try. Luckily, this version is 171 calories lighter than Jacqueline's original and has 63% less fat. Best of all, the taste and moist texture of her specialty remains.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
2 cups cubed firm bananas
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, egg whites, applesauce, oil and vanilla. Beat into dry ingredients just until combined. Stir in pineapple. Fold in the bananas, cherries and walnuts. , Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and dust with flour. Add the batter. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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, more tender cake.
  • Gradually add the eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned banana cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb and sweet banana flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, be sure to give this classic recipe a try.

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