Banana Nut Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Banana Nut Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 1 egg plus 1 egg white; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup mashed ripe bananas; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; Pinch salt; 3/4 cup milk; 1 egg yolk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; Confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
1 egg plus 1 egg white
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
3/4 cup milk
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and egg white. Add the buttermilk, bananas and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Stir in walnuts.
2
Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
3
For filling, in a small saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat. In a small bowl, combine flour and salt with a small amount of milk until smooth. Gradually add the remaining milk. Stir in egg yolk. Add to brown sugar mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until thickened.
4
Remove from the heat; add vanilla and nuts. Cool. Spread between cake layers. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Chill. Store in refrigerator.

1597

kcal

Calories

Fat

200

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 2 cups sugar, 1 egg plus 1 egg white, 1 cup buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Banana Nut 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 Nut Layer Cake

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