BANANA NUT CAKE W/ BANANA NUT FROSTING

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This is a wonderful old fashion banana cake. There is banana and fresh pecans in the cake as well as the frosting. This is a very tender cake.

Provided by Nancy Allen

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 c butter
1 1/2 c sugar
3 egg yolks
1 c mashed bananas
1/4 c boiling water
1/2 c chopped pecans
1 tsp lemon juice
2 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda, dissolved in 1/4 cup buttermilk
3 egg whites
1/4 tsp salt
BANANA FILLING & FROSTING
1/2 c butter, softened
1 box confectioners sugar
1/2 c mashed bananas
1/2 c chopped pecans
1 Tbsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter and sugar, add egg yolks and mashed bananas. In separate bowl, pour boiling water over pecans and set aside. Add lemon juice to banana mixture. Sift flour and baking powder together and add to batter alternately with butter milk and soda mixture. Add pecans.
  • 2. Beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form. Fold in egg whites.
  • 3. Bake in two 9 inch layer cake pans at 300 for 35, until golden brown and done in center. Remove from oven and cool completely before spreading with fill/frosting.
  • 4. Filling/Frosting-Mix butter and sugar until creamy. Add bananas, nuts and juice( may need additional confectioners sugar if you like thicker frosting). Spread between layers and on sides and top of cake.

Farhad wafa
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This cake is a winner! It's easy to make, delicious, and perfect for any occasion.


Najmosshakib Hasan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best banana nut cake I've ever had.


Vinitvikas Vinitvikas
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This cake is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Shreya Basak
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves banana nut cake.


Moso Tshehla
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The frosting is a great addition to the cake. It's not too sweet and it complements the flavors of the cake perfectly.


Linda Nabuya
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The banana nut flavor is perfect. It's not too overpowering.


Ceo of Unfunny
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I love the moist texture of this cake. It's not too dense and not too light.


bella griffiths
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a snack.


Britney Ravele
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I was a little skeptical about the banana nut frosting, but it was actually really good. It's a great complement to the cake.


Umair shazada
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This cake is so easy to make. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.


ch amir waqas meyo
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for banana nut cake.


Najib Rariya
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was a big hit.


Joshim Uddin
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This banana nut cake is the best! It's so moist and flavorful.