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 vegetable shortening; 2 cups sugar; 1 each eggs; 1 each egg whites; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup bananas mashed; 2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup walnuts chopped; 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 1/2 cup brown sugar packed; 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose; 1 pinch salt; 3/4 cup milk; 1 each egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup walnuts chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups sugar
1 each eggs
1 each egg whites
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup bananas mashed
2 cups flour, all-purpose
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup walnuts chopped
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
1/4 cup flour, all-purpose
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup milk
1 each egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup walnuts chopped

1
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
2
Beat in egg and egg white.
3
Add buttermilk and bananas, mix well.
4
Combine flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
5
Add vanilla and nuts.
6
Pour into two greased and floured 9 inch round baking pans.
7
Bake at 350F (180C).
8
for 35 minutes or until cake tests done.
9
Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
10
For filling, melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
11
In a small bowl, combine flour and salt with a small amount of milk; stir until smooth.
12
Add the remaining milk gradually.
13
Add egg yolk and mix well; stir into saucepan.
14
Cook and stir over medium heat until very thick, about 10 minutes.
15
Add vanilla and nuts.
16
Cool.
17
Spread between cake layers.
18
Dust with confectioner's sugar.
19
Chill.
20
Store in the refrigerator.

1633

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 vegetable shortening, 2 cups sugar, 1 each eggs, 1 each egg whites, 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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