Baking ~ Foodies Wanted

SnackTime · 03-30-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JustJo

Happy to share!

This one isn't health food, but we like it...and it's a great way to use over-ripe bananas. When they are getting too spotty on the counter I toss them (in the peels) into the freezer, where they turn hard and black. When I want to bake a cake, I pull them out and let them thaw a bit on the counter.

Rooster's Favorite Banana Cake

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Mix together:

2-1/2 cups flour (the white whole wheat works here too)
1-2/3 cups sugar (did I mention this wasn't healthy stuff?)
1-1/4 tsp. baking powder
1-1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Once the dry ingredients are well blended, you'll add:

2/3 cup soft shortening (I like butter flavored Crisco....bad, I know)
2/3 cup buttermilk (or squeeze a little lemon juice or put a spoonful of vinegar in the fresh milk and let it sit for a minute)
3 chopped or mashed over-ripe bananas (without the peels of course *giggle*)
2 large eggs

I put this into a bundt pan (cuz we like our cake by the bump, not the slice), but you can use a 9 x 13 rectangle or 2 regular cake pans if you prefer. Whatever you use, either grease and flour your pans, or spray Pam like crazy. Banana cake can grab on.

The bundt pan takes 50 - 55 mins., layers might be done in a half hour...rectangle maybe 40 - 45 minutes.

This is one you'll have to test with a cake tester or broom straw to make sure it comes out clean. The moisture content of bananas (and the size) vary widely....so times aren't exact.

I don't frost it...we like it just the way it comes out of the oven....but I've always thought a caramel frosting would be yummy.

Enjoy!

Let me tell you...DELICIOUS!

It does not last long...especially when you have a growing boy eat the last 5 bumps of itLOL

Leigh · 03-30-2012, 03:00 PM

I just have to say that I *love* all of these posts, the sharing of good food and simply having fun while enjoying yummy recipes and good times

TimilDeeps · 03-30-2012, 03:56 PM

Hey, if y'all need a taste tester, do NOT hesitate to contact me. k? k.

WingsOnFire · 03-30-2012, 04:21 PM

Ok...so I went to the store... and forgot to buy butternut squash.. Damon may have said "YAY!!!!"

I bought plenty of nanners to try out the nummy banana cake recipe... will have to taste test the first few loaves before I share with others in the house...

WingsOnFire · 03-30-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TimilDeeps

Hey, if y'all need a taste tester, do NOT hesitate to contact me. k? k.

You likes banana cake??? I will share with you.. I will share with everyone here... just has to figure out how to squeeze it through the PM box..

SugarFemme · 03-30-2012, 04:24 PM

Anyone have any sugar free recipes for those of us with Diabetes? Oh and PLEASE NO SPLENDA in it. Thank you ahead of time.

WolfyOne · 03-30-2012, 04:45 PM

I was looking at Jo's recipe for banana cake and it made me go look through all my old recipes that have been handed down to me. I was looking for the banana cake recipe I had and finally found it. It's a little different than Jo's recipe and I thought I'd also toss this one out there, too.

I'll make it quick and simple because it's how I got it, lol

Banana Cake

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening or margarine (honestly I use butter, my bad)
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

Cream together sugar, shortening and eggs
Mix the rest of the ingredients in and put in a 9x13 pan
Bake 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees

Oven temps vary so check it if you don't know your own oven

Here's a quick frosting you can use after the cake cools

3 or 4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup margarine or butter softened ( yes, I use butter)
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons milk

In large bowl, beat together sugar, butter, vanilla and milk until smooth. If necessary, add milk until frosting is spreading consistency, stir to blend.

WingsOnFire · 03-31-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by OneOfAKind

Anyone have any sugar free recipes for those of us with Diabetes? Oh and PLEASE NO SPLENDA in it. Thank you ahead of time.

hmmmm I now live with a diabetic.. so maybe I can see what I can come up with.. I have several AWESOME cooks!!

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