A-Number-1 Banana Cake Recipe
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A-Number-1 Banana Cake

By: Kevin Ryan 
"This is a very versatile and fast cake recipe. Not only is it moist and delicious, the same batter can be used to make banana bread and muffins. Delicious frosted with chocolate or cream cheese frosting."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (595)

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 2 - 8 inch round layers
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 - 8 inch round pans. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter, white sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in the bananas. Add flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk to the creamed mixture. Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and place on a damp tea towel to cool.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 346 | Total Fat: 12.2g | Cholesterol: 56mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by A cook in Arlington, VA   view full review
Great! I used a 9x13 pan and it was done in exactly 30 minutes. Although I did use 4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2003 by KELLYLWARN   view full review
Amazing!!! I used sour cream instead of the buttermilk and it was so moist and tasted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MLMS   view full review
REally nice and easy to bAkE , ALl my friends loved it but it may be a bit sweet . you can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
While the submitter suggests this recipe can also be used to make banana bread or muffins, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2003 by COOKINGIRLLJ   view full review
Using this recipe for banana BREAD would be great - pretty perfect as is (I like that the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2007 by Tami   view full review
We had a potluck for someones birthday at work and she wanted a banana cake which I have never...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2003 by PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY   view full review
I substituted milk choco chips for the walnuts, and baked it in a buundt pan. Just sprinkle...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2007 by SimQ   view full review
This is absolutely the best banana cake I have ever made/tasted. Wow! It was very moist and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2003 by Tomato75   view full review
I absolutely LOVE THIS RECIPE!!!! I made it in a 9x13-inch pan and substituted whipping cream...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2003 by Mama Cass   view full review
I baked in 9x13 pan (took 40-45 minutes) and served as snack cake. The family loved it! It...

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