OLD-FASHIONED BANANA CAKE

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Banana cake is a typical standby for many home bakers, but Jacqueline Kudron jazzes up her version with crushed pineapple and maraschino cherries. "Is there any way to lighten it up without losing the great taste and moist texture?" she asks from Dracut, Massachusetts. See the recipe for Makeover Old-Fashioned Banana Cake to find out how we answered Jacqueline's question.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
2 cups cubed firm bananas
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
1 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, oil and vanilla. Beat into dry ingredients just until combined (batter will be thick). Stir in pineapple. Fold in the bananas, cherries and walnuts. , Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 27g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Sunjoe Angelo
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Tanya Dickens
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients.


Binod sunar
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Elaf Ismael
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I'm not a fan of raisins, so I left them out. The cake was still great.


Liam Dowden
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I made this cake in a bundt pan and it turned out beautifully.


Sala Abdullahi
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted the walnuts. The cake was still delicious.


Joseph Ouma
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This cake is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. It's always a hit!


Newman Aban
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to use up overripe bananas.


charlotte tarvin
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This cake is a family favorite. We make it for every birthday and special occasion.


Muskan Tiwari
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I've tried many banana cake recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Nancy Bernal
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love that it's not too sweet.


Nomi123 Nomi123
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great.


Shehzal Studio Audio & Video House
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Saief Jaklouti
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This is my go-to banana cake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Waldyr Ramos
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The cake was dry and bland.


Nicole Knechy
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Meh.


Njabulo Mpembe
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake was incredibly moist and flavorful. I loved the addition of walnuts and raisins.


Afan Usman
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I've made this cake countless times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Yoli R
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This banana cake is a classic for a reason! It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.