Katrina's Banana Cake Recipe

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 or 10 inch tube pan.
Cream shortening until light and fluffy. Add sugar gradually. Blend in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Add vanilla to the evaporated milk. Alternately add flour mixture and liquid ingredients to cream mixture. Blend in mashed bananas and chopped nuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (14 total)

Calories
326 cal
16%

Fat
18.8 g
29%

Carbs
36.2 g
12%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (9)

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DAVEP1941

Jan. 21, 2006

"I made a double batch, used two 9.5X13 pyrex baking dishes, cut the baking time down a full ten minutes. Cake in both dishes were moist and friends gave high ratings for the texture and flavor. I..." See more live in a Senior Apartment Building where we pay for a daily lunch. I gave our Head cook a copy of the receipe plus a large sample of the cake. She was very surprise afterr reading the receipe and then tasting the actual cake. I am hoping now that will one of these days she will serve this banana cake as a dessert to the rest of residents in my Apartment complex. Dave Poletti"

MEAUXJEAUX

Apr. 15, 2007

"This cake was delicious. Instead of using a tube pan (or bundt pan, for us laypeople), I used two 9" rounds and baked for about 25 minutes. Once they cooled, I iced them with a cream cheese icing I fo..." See moreund on another site. Very moist. Would make again instead of banana bread next time I have overripe bananas on hand."

ScreamingBanshee

Jan. 24, 2007

"This recipe is absoulutely wonderful!! Basic ingredients come together to make a great tasting, not too sweet, exceedingly moist cake. I did leave out the walnuts and topped the cake with chocolate ..." See morefrosting and chopped peanuts. Definitely five stars!!!"

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