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Old-Fashioned Banana Cake

Submitted by: Jacqueline Kudron 
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. 

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Makeover Old-Fashioned Banana Cake

Submitted by: Jacqueline Kudron 
When Jacqueline Kudron of Dracut, Massachusetts asked the Light & Tasty team to revamp her banana cake, we couldn't wait to give it a try. Luckily, this version is 171 calories lighter than Jacqueline's original and has 63% less fat. Best of all, the taste and moist texture of her specialty remains. 

Chocolate Macaroon Cake

Submitted by: Madeline Prom 
As youngsters, my 10 children always loved this moist fudgy cake with the coconut center. It's still at the top of their request list when my crowd of 46 comes home for the holidays! 

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Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Submitted by: Yvonne Miller 
My mother and I made these cookies quite often when I was a young girl. When I married, she passed on this recipe to me. 

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Fudgy Macaroon Bars

Submitted by: Beverly Zdurne 
Sweet tooths make a beeline for my dessert tray whenever these rich squares show up. They're attractive on the platter and delectable with fudge and coconut. 

Banana Walnut Cake

Submitted by: Sherry Reynolds 
I like to serve this cake for family birthdays. It's everyone's favorite, and you can freeze it ahead...it's tastier with age! 

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Banana Pecan Cake

Submitted by: Bonnie Breja 
This banana cake, topped with pecans and coconut, combines just the right amount of fruit and crunch. 

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Banana Cream Dessert

Submitted by: Angel Hall 
'Whether I take this creamy banana dessert to work, church or family get-to-gethers, I'm always asked for the recipe,' says Angel Hall. The Grayville, Illinois baker relies on bananas, instant pudding mix and whipped topping to make the refreshing treat. 

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Banana Cupcakes

Submitted by: Wanda Thole 
'This recipe was given to me by my mother, and I've since handed it down to my daughters,' says Wanda Thole of Leonard, Minnesota. 'The moist cupcakes are topped with frosting that comes together in no time. And if you'd like even more banana taste, stir some mashed banana into it.' 

Banana Nut Cupcakes

Submitted by: Vicki Abrahamson 
These moist cupcakes from Vicki Abrahamson taste like little loaves of banana bread. 'I keep ripe bananas in the freezer, so I can whip up these cupcakes whenever I need them for a bake sale or party,' notes the Seabeck, Washington subscriber. 'I like to top them with cream cheese frosting,' she adds. 
 
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