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Frosted Banana Cake

I have always loved bananas.  As a kid, I preferred them over apples. Straight-up, on top of cereal, with ice cream, you name it, I’m a fan. Like banana bread, frosted banana cake was a treat and something I always looked forward to having. Some things never change. This is one of my all-time favorite rustic banana cake recipes. Simple and reliable, this delicious recipe requires very little effort, at least as far as cakes go. Made in a standard 9×13-inch baking pan with no fancy frosting technique required, this cake is a go-to for me on many occasions.banana cake

Historically, banana cake is believed to have been invented during the Depression of the 1930s by housewives looking for ways to make extra money at home. Grocery stores quickly found value in selling their overripe bananas to home bakers instead of taking a loss. At the time, both baking soda and baking powder were growing in popularity and became key ingredients in making this type of simple cake. It was not until the 1960s, when home baking made a comeback, that banana cake grew in popularity due mainly to the simplicity and ease of its preparation.

In the dessert world, everyone needs an uncomplicated dessert and this is just that. A moist, fluffy, flavorful cake that’s not overly sweet, despite the cream cheese frosting. With its mild banana flavor, this is a lovely cake to make year-round.

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About the Author

Andrea Potischman

I am a professionally trained NYC chef turned CA mom and food blogger. I post about real food, with doable ingredient lists that are family friendly.

2 thoughts on "Frosted Banana Cake"

  1. Avatar photo T Carlson says:

    Oh boy, now I need an excuse to make a cake:)
    Looks delicious.

    1. It’s a keeper, one of my all-time favorites.

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