One of the treats I enjoyed as a child was my mom’s banana cake. It was a favorite at our home back then, and is still one of mine today.
I love making Mom’s recipes, especially when I am blessed to read them in her handwriting on her own recipe cards. What a gift!
This is a simple, but delicious recipe. Mom always made her own cream cheese frosting, and NEVER used prepared frosting out of a can. I do often. For this cake, I usually use Betty Crocker’s Whipped Cream Cheese frosting. This time, however, I used their Rich & Creamy Cream Cheese frosting. (I like the Whipped better.)
Enjoy!
Mom’s Banana Cake
1-1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening (I use butter)
2 eggs
4 T. sour milk (3 T. milk & 1 T. vinegar)
1 t. baking soda
1 c. mashed bananas (2 or 3)
2 c. flour
Cream sugar & shortening. Add eggs. Mix milk and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture, mix well. Add flour, mix well. Add bananas last, mix well. Pour into a 9 x 13 greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
This looks delicious! My grandmother always made banana cake. Maybe I’ll try yours.