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June 1, 2010 By Leigh Anne14 Comments

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So what do you do when you find yourself with ten pounds of ripe bananas on your counter?  Make banana bread of course.

But after a couple of loaves of that and still a lot of ripe bananas I decided I needed to try a banana cake.  My friend Dawn must have been reading my mind because in the email, that day, she sent me photos of a banana cake she had just made.  Along with the photos was the recipe too.  She didn’t just stop there though, she showed up at my door with a piece of that yummy banana cake.  Love you Dawn!

Now if you know me, you know I don’t like bananas.  That is I don’t like the texture of bananas.  But when you mash them up in bread or a cake I love them!  And I loved the cake that Dawn brought over so I got to work to make my own banana cake.

The cake is a great thing to make if you have a lot of bananas.  I think I used 7 ripe bananas!

Not only are there bananas mashed up in the cake batter but each layer of the cake  is filled with bananas pudding and sliced bananas.

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Lots of banana goodness in between each layer of cake!  Dawn uses two layers of pudding and one of whip cream, each topped with bananas.  I didn’t read that part (I’m a skimmer) so I used pudding in all three layers.  You choose!
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The cake is moist and delicious with all those bananas. For the frosting all I used some sweetened whip cream.  I just slathered the cake in it – yum!!

banana cake

Dawn put nuts in her cake but I decided just to put them on top for the finishing touch.  I used toasted pecans.

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I made this the day I left for Utah.  I was sad to leave it behind.  But of course before I left I had to enjoy one piece!!
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You will want to keep this cake in the refrigerator because of the whip cream frosting.  I left a big note on the refrigerator – Eat Cake!  to remind Jim and Tessa it was in there.

Dawn says this is her most requested recipe and she gets a lot of requests for different recipes but she is a great cook so you are definitely want to give this one a try!!

So next time you find yourself with a lot of ripe bananas – think outside the box.  Try Banana Cake!

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Banana Cake

Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Ingredients

  • 4 very ripe mashed bananas
  • 1 box Duncan Hines WHITE cake mix
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 3 whole eggs
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Filling:

  • 1 large box of cooked banana cream pudding not the instant
  • Make according to directions on box and cool.
  • 3 additional bananas

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients except bananas for 2 minutes, medium speed
  • Add bananas and blend well
  • Bake in 2 or 3 greased & floured round cake pans, following baking recommendations on box
  • I think about 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on racks
  • I make the cake the day before
  • Whip 1 carton whipping cream, (a pint, I think) sweeten very lightly with powdered sugar
  • Throw in a little vanilla for good measure

Filling:

  • Split the layers, putting pudding & sliced bananas into 2 layers, and the whipped cream in the others. Frost the whole cake with whip cream & sprinkle chopped walnuts on top.
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  1. Jelli

    June 1, 2010 at 7:39 am

    This looks yummy! I might try it with cream cheese frosting.

    Reply
  2. Judith Poulos

    June 1, 2010 at 8:26 am

    This looks SO GOOD!! And I have some very ripe bananas just sitting here. Looks like I will be baking today.

    Reply
  3. Paula

    June 1, 2010 at 9:16 am

    Yummy!
    I usually make banana bread with my over-ripe bananas too. I think my family actually leaves the bananas, on purpose, because they know when I see them they get bread!
    I can’t wait to try the cake 🙂
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Jennifer

    June 1, 2010 at 10:00 am

    Yum! I just might have to try this next weekend. I love anything with bananas in it!

    Reply
  5. Valerie H.

    June 1, 2010 at 10:37 am

    Thanks Dawn and Leigh Anne. This looks so good!

    Reply
  6. FoodontheTable

    June 1, 2010 at 10:39 am

    This looks wonderful! It is so refreshing for a fruity summer dessert. Reminds me of the tropics.

    Reply
  7. Jamie Cooks It Up!

    June 1, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    What a beautiful cake! I have been looking for another great use for bananas. I better give this baby a try.

    Reply
  8. Laura

    June 1, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    Yum, yum! Definitely loving this. The fact it begins with a cake mix, even better!

    Reply
    • Kaylee McBain

      July 3, 2014 at 11:17 am

      Does anyone know if it’s ok to make the white cake from scratch or do we really need the white cake mix?

      Reply
      • Leigh Anne

        July 3, 2014 at 11:22 am

        I am sure it would be delicious with a cake made from scratch!

        Reply
  9. ashley

    June 2, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    Mark my words, I WILL be making this cake!

    Reply
  10. Avanika (Yumsilicious Bakes)

    June 23, 2010 at 2:12 pm

    I love bananas!! I’m drooling!

    Reply
  11. Avril

    September 28, 2010 at 6:23 pm

    I just adore the looks of this recipe!!!!! I will definitely be making this cake in the future! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Dolores

    November 14, 2016 at 2:28 am

    Did not receive the Banana Cookie Recipe! The Banana Cake recipe came up instead! Could I please have the Banana Cookie recipe! Thank you!

    Reply
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