Banana Nut Cake

Banana Nut Cake is a favorite of my dad’s, and since it’s his birthday today, I decided to make him one.  I love to bake something for a loved one on their birthday to let them know I’m thinking about them…and who doesn’t like a gift they can eat?!

This cake was a cinch to make, so make one for yourself or someone who loves bananas!

It tasted just like Mamaw’s, so I’m gonna say it’s a success!

Here’s the recipe for ya!  Happy baking.

Banana Nut Cake

Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time: 30 minutes  Serves:  20-25

 

   

 

 

 

 

Ingredients for the Cake:

• ½ cup shortening
• 1 ½ cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 4 Tbsp buttermilk
• ½ cup nuts (I like pecans)
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 bananas)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 cups All Purpose flour

Cream the shortening and sugar.  Add the eggs and beat well.  Sift the dry ingredients together and add alternately with the buttermilk.
Add the bananas, nuts, and vanilla.
Pour the batter into greased and floured pans and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.  Cool on cake racks.

Ingredients for Banana Icing

• ½ stick butter
• 1 pound confectioner sugar
• 1 banana (about ½ cup)
• ½ cup nuts

Mix the butter and sugar together.  Add the other ingredients and mix until it’s the right consistency to spread.