White Chocolate Banana Cake Recipe

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When I mentioned the recipe contest to my husband, he immediately suggested I enter this extra special cake. Packed with ripe bananas and white chocolate in the batter, it tastes wonderful even without the frosting.

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White Chocolate Banana Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 12-16 Servings
30 25 55

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 4 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating will after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in chocolate.
  • Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing cake from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with pecans. Store in refrigerator. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 581 calories, 24 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 66 mg cholesterol, 294 mg sodium, 88 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as White Chocolate Banana Cake in Country Woman November/December 2004, p29

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White Chocolate Banana Cake Recipe

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Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2012 by matmelmom

I would never make this cake once - 581 calories per slice!


Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2012 by maryvandorin

This cake is so moist. I put it in a 9 X 13 pan and bake it 55 minutes. I have made this many times and it is always good.


Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2011 by bayrack101

It has a real banana test, really good. Would make again, did butter instead of shortening. Would try more white chocolate. Frosting I change because of the comments that I appreciate. Only 1/2 cup butter and 3 cups sugar.


Reviewed on Jul. 08, 2011 by moyer1995

Going to make this tonight. It looks so good! I am going to change a few things though, because of what I have on hand......Making the cake the way it says except I'm putting it into a bunt pan. And instead of the frosting, I'm going to drizzle with melted white chocolate. Will let you know how it turns out!


Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2010 by rosemarion

Excellent cake recipe. Not too heavy. I didn't have white baking chocolate so I grated Nestle white morsels and added them to the batter at the end. I only wanted a one layer cake so I make cupcakes with the rest of the batter - they were a huge hit. I didn't use the frosting recipe. I topped with whipped cream and a cherry. This recipe is a keeper.


Reviewed on Jul. 09, 2010 by Mary Hendricks

Made this cake for our Fourth of July party, and it was a hit! Didn't change a thing in the recipe. Can't wait till the bananas get ripe so I can make it again!


Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2010 by Karenlynn

My family loved this cake. I used less powdered sugar in the icing.


Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2009 by mchenryed

This was a really good cake. I agree with the other folks... too much frosting. Luckily, I read ahead of time and used 4 cups of confectioners sugar and it was still too much. i am guessing 3 - 3.5 cups would cover it.


Reviewed on Jul. 07, 2009 by GoldenAng

I thought this recipe was AWESOME!!! I will definitly prepare it again! Thanks for sharing:)


Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2009 by lisa53202

I agree about the frosting--I use a 1 lb. box (3 1/2 cups) of sugar, and it is plenty sweet!

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