Simple Banana Cake Recipe With Bonus Easy Caramel Icing Recipe

This easy caramel icing recipe & simple banana cake recipe make an irresistible pair that your family will love. Seriously, don’t expect leftovers!

Was your grandmother (or maybe your mother) the type to always have a freshly prepared dessert to dish up after dinner? Mine was, and honestly, where did she find the time? There are plenty of days when I can barely get dinner on the table let alone something sweet to finish the meal off. However, when I can find a few minutes to spare, I do like to surprise my family with a special sweet treat now and again… like this simple banana cake recipe.

This easy banana cake recipe is the perfect lightweight spring or summer dessert option. It goes perfectly with freshly brewed coffee and is made even better by the addition of the easy caramel icing recipe included in this article.

BANANA CAKE INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/4 softened butter
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all purpose flour, sifted
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup sour milk*
• 2 ripe bananas

*Sour milk – mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Let stand 10-15 minutes.

CARAMEL ICING INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 cups powdered sugar

SIMPLE BANANA CAKE RECIPE DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9 x 13 baking pan with butter.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and shortening until creamy.
3. Mix in sugar and eggs.
4. ........................................

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