Banana Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Banana Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shortening; 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs; 2 cups mashed ripe bananas; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans

1
Beat the shortening at medium speed for 2 minutes or until creamy.
2
Gradually add the sugar, beating 5 to 7 minutes.
3
Add the eggs one at a time, beating just until the yellow disappears.
4
Combine the bananas, buttermilk and vanilla in a medium bowl.
5
Combine the flour, baking soda and salt together.
6
Add the flour mixture to the shorting mixture, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix at low speed after each addition just until blended.
7
Stir in the pecans and spoon the batter into the greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
8
Bake at 350u00b0F for 1 1/2 hours or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 15 minutes then remove and cool completely on wire rack.

1198

kcal

Calories

Fat

199

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups shortening, 2 cups sugar, 4 large eggs, 2 cups mashed ripe bananas, and more.

Yes, Banana Pound 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 Pound Cake

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