Banana Cake Recipe

Name: Banana Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 c. Crisco; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 3/4 tsp. double-acting baking powder; 3/4 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. mashed bananas (2 or 3); 1/3 c. buttermilk; 1 tsp. vanilla

Servings: persons

1/2 c. Crisco
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 large eggs
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. double-acting baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. mashed bananas (2 or 3)
1/3 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla

1
Cream shortening at medium speed.
2
Gradually add sugar.
3
Add eggs and beat until very fluffy using #8 speed.
4
Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
5
Add to other ingredients alternately with mashed bananas, combined buttermilk and vanilla at #1 speed, scraping sides and bottom of bowl frequently during mixing.
6
When thoroughly blended, pour into 2 greased and floured 8 or 9-inch layer cake pans.
7
Bake in moderate oven at 350u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes until cake tests done.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. Crisco, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Banana Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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