CLASSIC BANANA CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING

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All I can say is yummy! Couldn't find my Grandmothers recipe so I tried to recreate it. I got pretty close! Enjoy NOTE: The pic is of a 3 layer cake because my wonderful loving husband couldn't wait for me to get the cake together. So, he decides to eat a big ole hunk out of one of the layers! Please forgive me for only...

Provided by Dana Moore AKA: Southern Gals Cook

Categories     Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 c (3 sticks) real butter, softened
3 c sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp real vanilla
1 c sour cream (do not use low fat or non-fat)
4 c mashed very ripe bananas
3 stick real butter
12 oz (one large can) evaporated milk
1 1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2 lb confectioners sugar
whole pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour four 9 inch cake pans. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl and whisk together.
  • 2. In a separate large mixing bowl combine butter and sugar and beat well. Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla. Beat until mixture is light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  • 3. Add half the flour and half the sour cream and with mixer on lowest speed beat just until flour and sour cream disappear into the batter. Add the rest of the flour and sour cream and mix in the same way as before. Stir in bananas with a large spatula.
  • 4. Divide the batter evenly between the four cake pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until cakes are golden brown and toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the middle. Cool in pans on wire rack for about 10 minutes. Turn out of pan onto wire rack and let cool completely before frosting.
  • 5. To make frosting In a medium saucepan combine butter, milk and brown sugar. Over medium low heat bring mixture to a boil stirring occasionally. Continue to gently boil, stirring constantly, until mixture turns a golden amber color. This will take a while, usually about 15 to 20 minutes. Be patient, you can do it. Remove from heat and pour into a large mixing bowl. Let cool completely. When cool add confectioners sugar a little at a time mixing thoroughly until you have incorporated all the confectioners sugar. Mixture should be of frosting consistency.
  • 6. Place one layer top side down on a plate and frost top and side. Cover with second layer top side up, frost top and sides. Continue with the other 2 layers in the same way, frosting top and sides between each layer. Place whole pecans around the perimeter on top of cake to make it look pretty and then pour yourself a big glass of milk and a large piece of cake and enjoy.

kaiokenmaster75
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This was my first time making banana cake and it came out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the cake was moist and flavorful.


Anas Ranjha
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use up my overripe bananas in this recipe.


Sara Gaming
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I've tried many banana cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


goma Pandey
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This is a great recipe for a classic banana cake. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the caramel frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Kevin McMuhammad
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was amazing.


Henry Faraji
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This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious. I'll definitely be adding it to my regular baking rotation.


Beshir Faisal
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I've been making this cake for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect combination of moistness, flavor, and sweetness.


razakhan aryuobi
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This cake is a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor is good.


Brionca harrington
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Zougaou Live
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This is the best banana cake recipe I've ever tried. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the caramel frosting is the perfect complement.


Rajkumar Chaudhary
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I'll definitely be making this again.


Ruby Padilla
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The cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a great recipe.


Hannah Giwa
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This cake was a huge success! My family loved it, and I'll definitely be making it again.


Naveed King
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I'm not usually a fan of banana cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the caramel frosting is rich and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.


hala and adam
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This banana cake with caramel frosting is a classic for a reason! It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.