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Looking for the perfect banana cake recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth? Whether you prefer a comforting banana bread pudding, a classic moist banana cake, or a decadent banana split cake, you'll find a delightful option here. We've gathered several delicious and easy-to-follow recipes, including one that starts with a cake mix for ultimate convenience.

Classic Banana Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce

Ingredients for Banana Bread Pudding

Instructions for Banana Bread Pudding

  1. Combine raisins and 2 tablespoons rum in a small bowl. Let them soak for 20 minutes.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add bananas and 2 tablespoons sugar and cook until bananas are tender, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine whipping cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and the remaining 1/4 cup rum and 3 tablespoons sugar. Whisk to blend.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
  5. Arrange 1/3 of the bread strips crosswise in the bottom of the prepared pan.
  6. Arrange 6 banana pieces atop the bread. Sprinkle with half of the raisins and half of the pecans.
  7. Arrange another 1/3 of the bread strips crosswise atop the bananas. Pour half of the egg mixture over.
  8. Arrange the remaining banana pieces atop the bread. Sprinkle with the remaining raisins and pecans.
  9. Arrange the remaining bread strips crosswise atop the bananas. Pour the remaining egg mixture over.
  10. Press gently on the top layer to compact. Let stand for 15 minutes.
  11. Bake the bread pudding until puffed and golden, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
  12. Transfer to a rack and cool slightly.
  13. Cut the bread pudding into slices. Arrange on plates; drizzle with warm Rum Sauce and serve.

This recipe serves 6 to 8 persons and can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated.

Rum Sauce Recipe (Makes about 1 cup)

  1. Melt butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add cream, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in rum.

Moist and Simple Banana Cake

This banana cake is just the right size for a small family. Serve it as a snack cake or a dessert.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8- or 9-inch square pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, cream butter and brown sugar.
  3. Beat in the egg, buttermilk (or sour milk), vanilla, and mashed banana until blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
  5. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just moistened.
  6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched with a finger.
  8. Frost with a cream cheese frosting or sprinkle with powdered sugar once cooled.

Decadent Banana Split Cake

This banana split cake features a delicious banana filling and rich chocolate frosting.

Ingredients for Cake

Cake Instructions

  1. Grease and flour the bottoms of two 9-inch layer cake pans.
  2. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  3. Add the milk, butter, caramel sauce, eggs, and vanilla to the sifted dry ingredients. Beat until well combined.
  4. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cakes cool in pans for a few minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Fill with Banana Filling and frost with Chocolate Frosting once cooled.

Banana Filling Ingredients

Banana Filling Instructions

  1. Combine confectioners' sugar, flour, and milk in a saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and the mixture thickens.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl, cover, and chill thoroughly.
  3. Once chilled, beat the softened butter into the mixture, one tablespoon at a time, until fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. Gently fold in the sliced bananas and vanilla extract.

Chocolate Frosting Ingredients

Chocolate Frosting Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine chocolate chips, caramel sauce, and butter.
  2. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and blend in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract.
  4. If necessary, thin the frosting with a little milk until it reaches your desired consistency.

Effortless Easy Banana Cake (from a Mix)

This is a super easy way to make a delicious banana cake using a boxed cake mix.

Ingredients for Cake

Cake Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x9 inch pan.
  2. Combine all cake ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Beat well until smooth and fully incorporated.
  3. Pour the batter into the greased pan.
  4. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Cool completely before frosting.

Quick and Easy Frosting Ingredients

Quick and Easy Frosting Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the whipped topping, drained crushed pineapple, and instant vanilla pudding mix.
  2. Mix all ingredients well until smooth and evenly combined.
  3. Spread the frosting on the cooled cake.
  4. Store the frosted cake in the refrigerator.