Monday, December 13, 2010

Banana Cake

This has been a favorite cake of mine to make since whenever I have old bananas I feel resourceful by putting them into the cake. It also was a favorite of my college roommates. In fact I had a few roommates that would have their bananas go bad just so that I would make this. Then it would be gone quickly. The recipe calls for buttermilk for this since I never have it on hand I simply fill my measuring cup with the listed amount and then add 1 tsp lemon juice, lime juice or vinegar. And let it sit for a minute or two. Which creates what I need to replace the buttermilk. You can eat it plain, sift powdered sugar, or frost with cream cheese frosting. So enjoy!

Sift together:
2 1/2 cups flour
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1 1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt (opt)

Add:
2/3 cup oil
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 1/4 cup mashed bananas (approximately 3 bananas)
Mix for 2 minutes

Add:
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 large unbeaten eggs

Fold In: OPTIONAL
2/3 chopped walnuts

Pour in a greased and floured 9x13" pan. Bake at 350 degree for 30-35 minutes.

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