Banana cake is something I grew up eating all the time. As with many of my recipes that I grew up eating, I got this recipe from my mom. The funny thing is at the top of the recipe card my mom wrote “Mike’s Banana Cake.” Now Mike is my dad and I’m not sure why she named the cake after him, but I think it’s sweet. So this ones for you dad! I may have to surprise him with a big piece at his office.
The recipe calls for margarine and shortening, and if that makes you cringe, let me say it really does make this cake so incredibly moist and delicious! And when you do whip this together, I really think this could be a cake everyone in your house enjoys. My boys, including my husband, love this wonderful confection.
When I took a bite, it instantly took me back to when I was young. This cake was a go to for my mom; I’m pretty sure she made it because my dad loved it so much. Mom was the type who literally made dinner every night for her family along with a homemade dessert. So needless to say, this recipe has been tested and enjoyed time and time again. Prepare this for your loved ones and share you thoughts. Enjoy!
- ¼ Cup of granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- ¼ Cup Crisco shortening
- 1 stick margarine
- 2 Cups flour
- 1 Tbsp baking soda
- 1Tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ⅓ Cup buttermilk
- 1 Cup smashed over ripe bananas
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- BUTTER CREAM FROSTING
- ½ Cup unsalted butter (softened to room temp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Cups powdered Sugar
- 1 to 3 Tbsp milk
- Preheat oven to 350
- Grease a 13x9 pan
- With a stand up mixer or hand mixer beat on high the sugar, eggs, crisco and margarin
- In separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt
- Slowly add dry to read a little at a time alternate adding the buttermilk
- Mix until incorporated
- Add bananas and vanilla and mix batter until combined
- Pour into a 13x9 pan
- Bake for 40
- Remove and let cool completely
- FROSTING
- With mixer combine softened butter, vanilla and alternate adding little powdered sugar and then milk until the flavor and consistency you desire is reached. You can add a little more or less of the ingredients as desired.
- Frost cooled cake and Enjoy!
