BANANA CAKE

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This is a cake not a loaf...also my son's favorite cake and one I make him every year on his birthday if I am close by. For the past 4 years I have been 2000 miles away so he didn't get his favorite cake so this year now that we are closer I hope to once more make him his favorite cake. This recipe comes from the cookbook....The...

Provided by Doreen Fish

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg plain yellow cake mix
1/2 c packed light brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
2 medium ripe bananas mashed (about 1 cup)
1 c water
1/2 c vegetable oil....sunflower is good and so is canola or corn oil
3 large eggs
2 tsp banana liqueur ..optional...i have never added this

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour 2 - 9 inch round pans. Mix together cake mix, brown sugar and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.Add mashed banana, water, oil eggs and liquer if using.Blend with a mixer on low speed for 1 min.Increase speed and beat 2 mins more. Scrape down sides of bowl. The batter should look well blended. Pour into prepared pans. Bake approx 30 - 32 mins until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Frost with you favorite frosting. I use a cooked frosting and it is awesome. Sprinkle chopped pecans over top. So delicious!!
  • 2. THE BEST FROSTING 3 Tbsp corn starch 1 c milk 1/2 c butter 1/2 c shortening 1 c sugar 1 tsp banana extract Pour milk into a saucepan and slowly add the corn starch tablespoon at a time over low hear till thickened. Stir constantly for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool till mixture is cool to touch. Cream butter and sugar . Add a small portion of the cornstarch mixture and beat with a mixer. Slowly add till all is gone and keep beating till icing is thick and creamy and fairly stiff. Make sure all sugar crystals are dissolved. Enjoy!!

richard vroom
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This cake is perfect for using up ripe bananas. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Preetam Sejuwal
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I'm not a big fan of banana cake, but this one was pretty good. It was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was a nice touch.


Jonas Tagoe
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This cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


DARION007
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out. It was too dense and didn't rise properly.


Yaseen Rajput
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and it didn't have much banana flavor.


Sovo Vi
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I love this recipe! The cake is moist and flavorful, and it's so easy to make.


abdulabdul abdul
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This is my go-to banana cake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Chris Clough
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Enzi Ngwenya
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This cake is delicious! I love the moist texture and the banana flavor. It's perfect for breakfast or dessert.


NIZ WISE
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I've tried many banana cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


David paul
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This banana cake was a hit! It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making it again.


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