Cakes and Frostings

BANANA CAKE

  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 cup Mashed banana
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup Shortening
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla

    • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and 1/2 t salt. Add banana, buttermilk, shortening, eggs, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed till combined. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.

    Pour batter into greased bundt pan. Bake in a 350° oven for 30-35 minutes or till a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on racks for 10 minutes. Remove from pans. Cool on racks. Serves 12.

    This recipe courtesy of the From My Kitchen Cookbook. 

    Contributed by Tamra Monroe of Vienna, WV. 

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