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Banana Layer Cake

SUBMITTED BY: SHERRY_G PHOTO BY: foodaholic

"This moist, delicious banana cake is topped with a rich caramel frosting."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 8 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 1 - 2 layer 8 inch cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 egg whites
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  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup butter

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 (8 inch) round pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time. Dissolve soda in buttermilk; add to creamed mixture alternately with flour, beginning and ending with flour. Stir in the mashed bananas and pecans.
  3. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Spread Caramel Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cooled cake.
  5. To make the Caramel Frosting: In a heavy saucepan, combine 1 1/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup brown sugar, evaporated milk and 1/2 cup butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches softball stage (240 degrees F; 116 degrees C). Remove from heat, and beat until spreading consistency; add additional milk if necessary. Spread immediately on cooled cake.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2007 by foodaholic
I omitted nuts. This banana cake is OUT OF THIS WORLD. The caramel topping is a cross between... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2002 by SHAWNAK
This cake is absolutely moist and delicious! It looks quite professional and tastes even... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2003 by LOSHMOE
I made this recipe with my exchange student and it turned out wonderful! I'm sure it would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2004 by LORILYNH
I made this cake according to the recipe, but added a chocolate ganache between the layers. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2008 by mayura
Lightly fragrant, moist, and soft. But this recipe seems to be missing some flavoring... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2008 by FRAMBUESA
5 stars for the caramel sauce/frosting, 4 for the cake. I made the cake in a 9x13 pan and just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2007 by Lisa Puma
WOW, is this sweet! Too sweet for me, although my husband loved it. I think I'll add some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2005 by PAULINECB
I followed the recipe but I must have done something wrong as the cake was very dry. I don't... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Banana Layer Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 585

  • Total Fat: 25.4g
  • Cholesterol: 84mg
  • Sodium: 308mg
  • Total Carbs: 87.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.