Surprise Banana Cake Recipe
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Surprise Banana Cake

By: tomg  
"This is an old Seattle recipe."

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

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 x 13 inch cake pan.
  2. Cream together the butter or margarine and the sugar.
  3. Add eggs, bananas, flour, soda, salt, nuts, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly and pour batter into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool and frost cake.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 128 | Total Fat: 4.4g | Cholesterol: 28mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by MYSTE 
After reading reviews that said this cake had a bread like texture I decided to add 1 teaspoon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2006 by KATHY 
This is very good. I was looking for a quick recipe to use up bananas and this was perfect. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2006 by PRIMITIVEFANDANGO 
This is a really tasty recipe. That said, I had to post a review because I think people ought... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by Hot Chilli 
Oh my goodness, this was excellent! It's the best banana cake I have ever made. Light, fluffy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2005 by Anna 
This is my first time baking so I chose this simple recipe. I added 6 bananas and 1 tbsp of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2007 by American Beauty 
Awesome! Possibly b/c I used cake flour instead of regular flour, which I always do for cakes.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2006 by GENNLOU 
This is one of the best cakes I have ever made. I have baked this four times in the last two... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2006 by APRILJD 
Like banana bread, but not in a loaf! Very flavorful and moist. Did not need frosting. Used 5... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2006 by sharon 
Instead of making a cake, I made this recipe into cupcakes. It made 18 cupcakes & I only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2006 by IVANDIEPART 
I had overripe bananas I needed to use, and thought this cake might be a great way to. I... MORE

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