Banana Snack Cake Recipe

Name: Banana Snack Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup mashed ripe banana (2 to 3 medium); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour or 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup chopped nuts; Frosting; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine; 6 tablespoons milk; 2 1/2 - 3 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe banana (2 to 3 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour or 2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Frosting
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
6 tablespoons milk
2 1/2 - 3 cups confectioners' sugar

1
In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2
Beat in bananas and vanilla.
3
Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in nuts.
4
Pour into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
5
Bake 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
6
Cool on a wire rack.
7
If desired for frosting, combine the brown sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan.
8
Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to lukewarm.
9
Gradually beat in confectioners sugar until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost the cooled cake.

1251

kcal

Calories

Fat

214

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: 1/2 cup shortening, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Banana Snack 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 Snack Cake

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