SOUTHERN LIVING MARVELOUS BANANA CAKE

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This cake is special enough for birthdays, since I made it for my son's first! He loved banana bread (still does!!) so it seemed a natural pick. The Banana-nut frosting is unique or try your own favorite. Note: the frosting calls for both 16 ounces powdered sugar PLUS 3 cups flour.

Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar
2 cups mashed bananas
4 eggs, beaten
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Bourbon (I used juice) or 2 tablespoons orange juice (I used juice)
1 cup chopped pecans (can be omitted)
1/2 cup mashed banana
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup butter, softened
16 ounces powdered sugar, sifted PLUS an additional
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
3 -4 tablespoons milk
1 cup coconut, toasted (I omitted)
2/3 cup finely chopped pecans (I omitted)

Steps:

  • Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating will at medium speed of an electric mixer.
  • Add bananas; mix until smooth.
  • Stir in eggs.
  • Combine flour and baking soda; add to banana mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture (mixing after each addition).
  • Stir in vanilla, bourbon (or juice) and pecans.
  • Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9 inch round cake pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes; cool in pans 10 minutes and remove cake from pans.
  • Cool completely on wire racks.
  • Spread Banana Nut Frosting between layers and on top of cake.
  • Yield: one 3 layer cake.
  • Banana Nut Frosting:.
  • Combine banana and lemon juice; set mixture aside.
  • Cream softened butter at medium speed of an electric mixer; add powdered sugar and milk and mix well.
  • Add banana mixture, beating until fluffy.
  • Stir in toasted coconut and chopped pecans.
  • Yield: 3 1/2 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4063.2, Fat 153.5, SaturatedFat 75.1, Cholesterol 470.3, Sodium 1770.3, Carbohydrate 653.2, Fiber 19.5, Sugar 497.1, Protein 38.1

Hack 11
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This cake is a winner! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The bananas give it a great flavor, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jim Muschetti
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This banana cake is the best I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the bananas really shine through. I love that it's not too sweet, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again a


Snowfire
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dream Weaver
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This cake is so good! I made it for my friends last week, and they couldn't get enough of it. The bananas really make it special.


Vittoria Panzin
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This cake is a keeper! I made it for my family last weekend, and they all loved it. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy dessert.


lahoriya
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Angela Holt
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This cake is amazing! I made it for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it.


Omega Bodzah
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This was my first time making a banana cake, and I was really happy with the results. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the bananas gave it a great flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Engrt Ghulam mustafa Gujjar
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I've been making this cake for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


Joy Mcinvale
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This cake was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, and the bananas really shone through. I would definitely make it again.


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