So Simple Banana Cake Recipe

Bananas are very high in nutrition. Most folks are familiar with their high potassium content. They’re low in sodium, cholesterol, and fat. But their also high in Vitamins C and B6, plus the minerals magnesium and manganese, among many others. And plenty of fiber too. With the other natural ingredients that we include, this is a really healthy dessert. And you can also eat it for breakfast – like coffee cake.

Here’s the recipe, then see below for two great frostings!


So Simple Banana Cake

Mix dry ingredients together:
2 1/8 cups whole wheat pastry flour
7/8 Tablespoon baking powder
1/3 teaspoon baking soda

Cream together first, then add to dry ingredients:
1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
3 eggs
1 1/4 cups mashed banana
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Make sure ingredients are mixed thoroughly. Put into a greased and floured 8x8 cake pan. Bake at 350 F degrees for 20 to 40 minutes, until done.


Fabulous Frostings

This simple banana cake recipe is really delicious plain or even spread with a little butter, and un-frosted. But if you just must … here are two fabulous frostings that you can use on your simple banana cake recipe.

Family Recipe for Cream Cheese Frosting

Soften 1/2 cup butter (1/2 stick)
8 oz. cream cheese
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla2 cups powdered sugar

Blend the butter and cream cheese together. Then add the vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix in well. Spread over a cooled cake. Keep frosting refrigerated if you are not eating it right away.

Mom’s Broiled Coconut Frosting

1 cup of coconut
1/4 cup softened butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 Tablespoons cream
Mix together well the softened butter and other ingredients. Spread over the cake – it does not need to be cooled, as you will be returning it to the oven to broil the frosting. Place the frosted cake (in pan) about 3 inches from the broiler. Broil until the frosting becomes brown, about 4 or 5 minutes. This will cover approximately an 8x8 inch cake.

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