BANANA LAYER CAKE

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"Years ago I combined two recipes to come up with this delicious iced cake," says Jennie Krell of El Cajon, California. "It has a wonderful banana flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
3 tablespoons shortening
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 to 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1/3 cup mashed ripe banana
3 drops yellow food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat shortening and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg yolks. Beat in banana on low speed until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to banana mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter., Coat two 6-in. round baking pans with cooking spray and dust with flour. Add batter. Bake at 375° for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat shortening and butter until smooth. Add 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, salt and extract; mix well. Stir in banana. Beat in enough of the remaining confectioners' sugar to achieve desired spreading consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired. , Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 109g carbohydrate (87g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Hoops Clash
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This cake was a bit dry. I think I'll add some more oil or butter next time.


Zaman Kh
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Martha Megameno
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. The cream cheese frosting is also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Enhlerh Zikhaly
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This cake is amazing! The flavors are incredible and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Oumaima Aouiter
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for banana cake.


Tariq Qureshi
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This is the best banana layer cake I've ever had! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Kashif Doger
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge success! She and her friends loved it. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and delicious.


islamic tube
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! The bananas really shine through. I also love the cream cheese frosting. It's not too sweet and it pairs perfectly with the cake.


AK Birds l0vEr
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. My family loved it!


Byron Constable
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This banana layer cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.