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Grandma's Banana Cake

Old fashioned Banana Cake - just like Grandma made! This tried and true recipe is a family favorite, and a must have on any dessert table. It's moist, delicious, and packed with the most amazing banana flavor. So good it doesn't even need frosting!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 16
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 2 5/8 c flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 2 c sugar
  • 3/4 c shortening I used softened butter
  • 3/4 c sour milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 1/2 c ripe mashed bananas
  • 3/4 c chopped nuts
  • 3 eggs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients.
  • Add 3/8 c. milk, half of the dry ingredients and the bananas to the shortening.
  • Mix to dampen, then mix two minutes at low speed.
  • Add eggs, nuts, and remaining milk and flour.
  • Mix one minute at low speed.
  • Grease 9x13 inch pan; pour batter into pan.
  • Bake at 375° for 45 minutes.

Notes

Make your own buttermilk by adding 1 Tbsp. lemon juice or white vinegar to every 1 c. regular milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Servings