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A-Number-1 Banana Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Ryan PHOTO BY: ZAKIAH

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 429 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 2 - 8 inch round layers

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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, 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2003 by COOKINGIRLLJ
Using this recipe for banana BREAD would be great - pretty perfect as is (I like that the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2003 by KELLYLWARN
Amazing!!! I used sour cream instead of the buttermilk and it was so moist and tasted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MLMS
REally nice and easy to bAkE , ALl my friends loved it but it may be a bit sweet . you can... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2007 by Tami
We had a potluck for someones birthday at work and she wanted a banana cake which I have never... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2003 by Mama Cass
I baked in 9x13 pan (took 40-45 minutes) and served as snack cake. The family loved it! It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2007 by SimQ
This is absolutely the best banana cake I have ever made/tasted. Wow! It was very moist and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2005 by SHAIKIRA
nice recipe to make muffins didnt frost it with any thing it alone taste great. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by A cook in Arlington, VA
Great! I used a 9x13 pan and it was done in exactly 30 minutes. Although I did use 4... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2003 by Tomato75
I absolutely LOVE THIS RECIPE!!!! I made it in a 9x13-inch pan and substituted whipping cream... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2003 by PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY
I substituted milk choco chips for the walnuts, and baked it in a buundt pan. Just sprinkle... MORE