Banana Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Banana Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons shortening; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, separated; 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 3 tablespoons shortening; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 3 to 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract; 1/3 cup mashed ripe banana; 3 drops yellow food coloring, optional

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons shortening
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 to 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1/3 cup mashed ripe banana
3 drops yellow food coloring, optional

1
In a small bowl, beat shortening and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg yolks. Beat in banana on low speed until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to banana mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter.
2
Coat two 6-in. round baking pans with cooking spray and dust with flour. Add batter. Bake at 375u00b0 for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat shortening and butter until smooth. Add 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, salt and extract; mix well. Stir in banana. Beat in enough of the remaining confectioners' sugar to achieve desired spreading consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired.
4
Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

963

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons shortening, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, separated, 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana, and more.

Yes, Banana Layer 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.

Banana Layer Cake

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