Old-Fashioned Banana Cake Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Banana Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 very ripe bananas, mashed; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Grated zest of 1 orange; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional); Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows); Walnut halves, for decorating (optional); 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (1/2 pound)

Servings: persons

3 very ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Grated zest of 1 orange
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows)
Walnut halves, for decorating (optional)
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (1/2 pound)

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease and flour a 9 by 2-inch round cake pan.
3
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the bananas, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on low speed until combined.
4
With the mixer still on low, add the oil, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and orange zest.
5
Mix until smooth.
6
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
7
With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
8
Stir in the chopped walnuts, if using.
9
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, turn out onto a cooling rack, and cool completely.
11
Spread the frosting thickly on the top of the cake and decorate with walnut halves, if using.
12
Mix the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on low speed until just combined.
13
Don't whip!
14
Add the sugar and mix until smooth.

1812

kcal

Calories

Fat

259

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 very ripe bananas, mashed, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Banana 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.

Old-Fashioned Banana Cake

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