The Vintage Recipe Project: Banana Cake Recipe

Name: The Vintage Recipe Project: Banana Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups Unbleached All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 3 whole Bananas; 1/2 cups Butter, Softened; 1-1/4 cup White Sugar; 2 whole Eggs; 1 cup Buttermilk; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1/2 cans (16 Oz. Size) Chocolate Icing

Servings: persons

2-1/2 cups Unbleached All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
3 whole Bananas
1/2 cups Butter, Softened
1-1/4 cup White Sugar
2 whole Eggs
1 cup Buttermilk
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 cans (16 Oz. Size) Chocolate Icing

1
This is my version of a vintage recipe found in a family owned vintage cookbook. Click on the related blog link for more information about this recipe and the Vintage Recipe Project.
2
Prepare two 9 inch cake pans by greasing them with solid shortening and flouring them.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
4
Mix flour with all of the dry ingredients and whisk to incorporate. Set aside.
5
Mash 3 bananas in a medium sized bowl. Set aside.
6
Cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time and beat until fluffy. Add buttermilk and vanilla to the bananas and mix well.
7
Fold banana mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well.
8
Pour batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30 minutes. Make adjustments to baking time according to your own oven.
9
You can eat it plain, or you can top it with chocolate icing once cooled. Your choice!

1305

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

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.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-1/2 cups Unbleached All-purpose Flour, 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, and more.

Yes, The Vintage Recipe Project: 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.

The Vintage Recipe Project: Banana Cake

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions