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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
- 1/3 cup raisins or currants
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup dark rum
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
- 3 bananas, peeled, halved crosswise and then lengthwise
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces firm white bread slices, crusts trimmed, each slice cut into 3 strips
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans (about 2 ounces)
Instructions for Banana Bread Pudding
- Combine raisins and 2 tablespoons rum in a small bowl. Let them soak for 20 minutes.
- 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.
- In a medium bowl, combine whipping cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and the remaining 1/4 cup rum and 3 tablespoons sugar. Whisk to blend.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
- Arrange 1/3 of the bread strips crosswise in the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Arrange 6 banana pieces atop the bread. Sprinkle with half of the raisins and half of the pecans.
- Arrange another 1/3 of the bread strips crosswise atop the bananas. Pour half of the egg mixture over.
- Arrange the remaining banana pieces atop the bread. Sprinkle with the remaining raisins and pecans.
- Arrange the remaining bread strips crosswise atop the bananas. Pour the remaining egg mixture over.
- Press gently on the top layer to compact. Let stand for 15 minutes.
- Bake the bread pudding until puffed and golden, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
- Transfer to a rack and cool slightly.
- 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)
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- Melt butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add cream, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- 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
- 4 ounces butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 to 3 bananas, mashed (about 3/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk or sour milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 scant teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8- or 9-inch square pan.
- In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, cream butter and brown sugar.
- Beat in the egg, buttermilk (or sour milk), vanilla, and mashed banana until blended.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just moistened.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched with a finger.
- 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
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, stirred or sifted before measuring
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cake Instructions
- Grease and flour the bottoms of two 9-inch layer cake pans.
- Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Add the milk, butter, caramel sauce, eggs, and vanilla to the sifted dry ingredients. Beat until well combined.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for a few minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Fill with Banana Filling and frost with Chocolate Frosting once cooled.
Banana Filling Ingredients
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 ripe but firm bananas, sliced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Banana Filling Instructions
- Combine confectioners' sugar, flour, and milk in a saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and the mixture thickens.
- Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl, cover, and chill thoroughly.
- Once chilled, beat the softened butter into the mixture, one tablespoon at a time, until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Gently fold in the sliced bananas and vanilla extract.
Chocolate Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Frosting Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine chocolate chips, caramel sauce, and butter.
- Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Remove from heat and blend in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract.
- 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
- 1 box yellow cake mix (standard size)
- 1 package (3 3/4 oz.) vanilla or banana instant pudding mix
- 4 eggs (or equivalent Egg Beaters)
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup Puritan oil (or other vegetable oil)
- 1/2 cup nuts (optional), chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cake Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x9 inch pan.
- Combine all cake ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Beat well until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the greased pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
Quick and Easy Frosting Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz.) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 medium can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 package instant vanilla pudding mix (small box)
Quick and Easy Frosting Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the whipped topping, drained crushed pineapple, and instant vanilla pudding mix.
- Mix all ingredients well until smooth and evenly combined.
- Spread the frosting on the cooled cake.
- Store the frosted cake in the refrigerator.