It is my understanding that this recipe has been in the family of Captain Reuben Baker for many generations. His grandfather, Captain L.D. Baker, successfully imported bananas from his plantations in Jamaica to his home in New England in the 1800's.
Provided by Renee Ferraz
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream butter and sugar in mixing bowl.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Sift together dry ingredients and add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Fold in mashed banana and walnuts.
- Pour into greased 9x5 loaf pan and bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
- Let cool in pan 5 mins, invert on cake rack to cool.
- For icing: In small bowl cream butter and sugar at medium speed.
- Using high speed add eggs one at at time, beating well after each addtion.
- Blend in dissolved instant coffee mixture.
- To assemble: Slice cake in half lengthwise.
- Place bottom layer cut side up on cake platter.
- Slice banana and arrange evenly over cake.
- Sprinkle with Grand Marnier.
- Spread one-half of icing over bananas.
- Add top layer and frost top only with remaining icing.
- Garnish with walnuts.
- Refrigerate.
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[email protected]This cake is a lifesaver for busy moms. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together. No need to measure or sift.
William Darkwa
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover ingredients. I had some bananas and apples that were about to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. It turned out great! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the bananas and apples add a nice sweetness.
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Tahir Amin
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