Banana Nut Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

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Banana Nut Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Banana Nut Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting


Cook Time: 40 min
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients Add to grocery list

Butter, for greasing pans
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup vegetable oil
4 large ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Frosting:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), at room temperature
1 pound confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Butter and flour 3 (9-inch) round cake pans; set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add the eggs and oil and stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened; do not beat. Stir in the banana, pecans, and vanilla. Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 23 to 28 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cake layers in the pans for 10 minutes, and then turn them out onto a rack to cool completely. While the cake cools, make the frosting.

Frosting:
In a bowl, blend together the cream cheese and butter. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla. Stir in the pecans, or reserve them to sprinkle over the frosted cake. Fill and frost the cake when it is completely cool.

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Wow this is really good and so easy to make, so glade you shared this qith us. Thank you!!!

By Haven Gonzales on April 15, 2013

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I forgot to say that I use Bakers Joy to spray the bundt pan. Came out perfect. You let the cake cool for a while and invert it onto a plate while it is still a little warm and it comes out easily.

By Janet Combs on February 27, 2013

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I made this cake in a bundt pan (dark pan) 330 degrees for about 1 hour. It turned out wonderful. We loved it. I also keep it in the refrigerator because it has 2 dairy products in it. (cream cheese & butter). I also used 3 bananas. Worked out well. Love it! Janet

By Janet Combs on February 27, 2013

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Was very e say to make love it

By Nana.c on December 03, 2012

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Do you think its okay to make this in a bundt pan?

By trecia huntley on November 16, 2012

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This cake is absolutely amazing. A breeze to make, very very good. It cooks well, and the frosting compliments the cake perfectly. Definitely a must try!

By Caroline on August 07, 2012

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Love this cake! Paula's Banana cake has become a baking tradition for my first baby girl's bday cake! I've made this every year for 6 years! This year I'm making it in 2 round pans and 1 8x8 pan and It looks like it baked just fine. I'm actually going to make a buttercream frosting this time since I am making a bigger cake out of these! I can't wait to have a piece!

By Shannon on July 25, 2012

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I really like the banana nut cake. I am going to try some more of your recipes.

By Pamela Turner on July 12, 2012

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My sister bought a Gooey vanilla cake from qvc for the holidays about 5 years ago. Are they still available? How do I order one? My sister died and I can't remember what she told me. Thanks for your help. Susan

By Susan rossello on June 24, 2012

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This cake turned out beautifully and was delicious. Everyone was so impressed at how awesome it looked and tasted. People even posted pics of it on FaceBook! Will definitely make this recipe again. I can see it becoming a special request from guests. Thanks so much Paula!

By Christy on April 03, 2012

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This banana nut bread recipe is the best one I've tried. It is delicious. I have also made it with walnuts.

By Sylvia on October 24, 2011

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I just love paula's recipes!!!!!!! And she's the GREATS

By Alma on September 22, 2011

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How do you store this cake? I need to make it tomorrow evening for a Birthday on the next night, do you have to store in the frige?

By Kim Cisneros on September 05, 2011

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Very good cake! I baked it for 23 minutes, then 25 minutes and the toothpick still didn't come out clean. I ended up cooking it for 28 minutes. Cake is very moist and icing is delicious! Happy baking!!

By blukloud on July 23, 2011

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These baked up nicely as 24 cupcakes. Cut the frosting recipe in half.

By Kristen on July 10, 2011

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Awesome cake, and so easy to make! The cakes came out so pretty and the icing is super easy and just as delicious. smile

By Caroline on May 29, 2011

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This is insanely good!!! My coworker brought it in today. Most of the office was afraid to touch it since most of us are on diets. She told me that it was one of your recipes and I had to try it. I can't stop eating it!! The flavor and texture is just incredible. Worth every blessed yummy calorie. This is my new favorite cake. Thank you!!

By Barbara on May 09, 2011

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Once again one of your Fab desserts was the hit of my Church bake sale ... Thanks again!!!

By Jim Doyle on April 23, 2011

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paula I really love all yummy recipes you make on your food net work shows their really great thank you have a great day

By jacqueline harrell on March 26, 2011

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Excellent recipe. I made it for my husband and he loved it. I too used 3 bananas without adjusting the recipe and it baked perfectly. This is a keeper...will definitely make again.

By gpete on February 21, 2011

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