Wacky Banana Cake Recipes

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THE BEST BANANA CAKE

This banana cake is delectably moist, perfectly sweet and easy to make. Dark brown sugar and sour cream add depth to the batter, and we added melted butter instead of vegetable oil for a flavor boost. Fluffy cream cheese frosting and swirls of dulce de leche will make you go back for seconds. We also upped the ante by using bananas in two ways -- fresh bananas are mixed into the cake while maple-candied banana chips create a crunchy topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19



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Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan (see Cook's Note) with aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two longer sides. Lightly spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  • For the cake, mash the bananas in a large bowl with a fork or potato masher until very smooth. Whisk in the dark brown sugar, melted butter, sour cream, eggs and vanilla until smooth and combined. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture in thirds until just combined. Pour into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Leave the cake in the pan to cool slightly, about 30 minutes. Use the foil overhang to remove the cake from the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, beat the butter, cream cheese and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Reduce to low speed, then add the powdered sugar a cup at a time until smooth. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  • Transfer 1/2 cup of the frosting to a small bowl and stir in the dulce de leche until smooth. Cover both frostings with plastic wrap and keep at room temperature until ready to assemble the cake.
  • For the candied banana chips, warm the maple syrup in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until it just starts bubbling. Add the banana chips and cook, tossing and stirring frequently with a rubber spatula, until the chips have absorbed almost all the maple syrup and are browned in spots, 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately transfer the banana chips to a baking sheet, spread in an even layer and cool completely. Once cool, roughly chop.
  • Transfer the cake to a serving platter. Spread about 3/4 cup plain cream cheese frosting all over the top of the cake.
  • Dollop the dulce de leche frosting and remaining plain frosting on top, then use a small offset spatula to swirl both frostings together in a swooping design, making sure the frosting goes all the way to the edges of the cake. Top with the chopped candied banana chips.

Nonstick cooking spray
6 very ripe bananas
2 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup sour cream
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoons dulce de leche
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup banana chips

WACKY BANANA CAKE

What makes this cake so "wacky"? You mix it right in the pan, no need to get a bowl dirty. Also, there are no eggs in this cake. Wacky right!? I found this recipe in my Better Homes and Gardens baking cook book. I've baking this for 10 years. It's always a hit. The original recipe is baked in a 8x8 pan. I doubled it and us a...

Provided by Anna Sciancalepore Antoniello

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11



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Steps:

  • 1. In an ungreased 9 X 13 pan stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  • 2. Add the bananas, melted butter, cold water and vinegar. Stir just until combined.
  • 3. Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips evenly over the top of the cake.
  • 4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick insterted in the center comes out clean.
  • 5. Sprinkle the hot cake with the toffee chips. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares to serve.

3 c flour
1 1/2 c sugar
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
4 ripe,mashed bananas
1 1/2 stick butter, melted
1/2 c cold water
2 Tbsp white vinegar
1 c mini chocolate chips
1/2 c toffee chips such as hershey's heath toffee chips

WACKY CAKE VIII

This cake is make without milk or eggs and is moist, dark and delicious. A brain child of the depression era when ingenious cooks developed a cake that could be made without expensive and scarce ingredients.

Provided by Mary Knipe

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9



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Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sift flour, sugar, salt, soda, and cocoa together into an 8x8 inch ungreased cake pan. Make three depressions. Pour oil into one well, vinegar into second, and vanilla into third well. Pour water over all, and stir well with fork.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until tooth pick inserted comes out clean. Frost with your favorite icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 243.1 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water

VANILLA WACKY CAKE

The "wacky" in the title refers to breaking all the rules of baking. Born out of necessity during the Great Depression, this cake swaps out the expected milk, butter and eggs-which were expensive and hard to find at the time-for water, oil and vinegar. And, yet, through some smart kitchen science, the cake still comes out fluffy, light and not a bit dry. You can mix up the batter right in the baking pan (no bowl required!) with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. This is a vintage hack that feels like a new classic.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8



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Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with vegetable oil.
  • Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt through a fine-mesh strainer directly into the prepared baking pan. Stir together with a fork (or a silicone whisk if using a nonstick baking pan). Add the oil, vinegar, vanilla and 1 cup water; stir with the fork until fully incorporated. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour. Frost the top of the cake with the frosting, if using. Cut into 9 squares and serve each with a dollop of whipped cream, if using.

1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more for greasing the pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups frosting or whipped cream, for serving

BANANA CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

As a mother of three sons, sweets are a staple in my kitchen! I buy ripe fruit on sale and freeze it to make this cake. My banana cake with cream cheese frosting is a favorite among loved ones at my family picnics and dinners. -Bonnie Krause, Irvona, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16



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Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add bananas and milk; mix just until combined. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture just until blended., In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold into batter. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt; beat until smooth. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator. If desired, serve with sliced bananas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

2/3 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, separated, room temperature
2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 medium)
1 cup whole milk
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
Sliced banana, optional

LOW FAT BANANA WACKY CAKE

Had an old banana laying around, looked up a wacky cake recipe and edited it to the types of food I usually eat. (aka: low fat/healthier) It is pretty gooey, but I may not have cooked it long enough, also a little chewy because of the oatmeal.

Provided by Run26.2

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Stir together dry ingredients.
  • Make three wells in mix.
  • put banana and oil in one well, vinegar in another and vanilla in the third.
  • Pour water over top.
  • Stir.
  • Pour into 8x8 pan.
  • Bake at 375 for around 30 min until springs back when touched or comes out clean when poked w/fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.7, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 118, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 21.6, Protein 2.7

1/2 cup oatmeal
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold water
1 banana, mashed
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

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