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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!
5 from 2 votes
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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

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