Best Easy Banana Cake Frosting Recipes

EASY BANANA CAKE & FROSTING

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Make and share this Easy Banana Cake & Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Toadi

Categories Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
2 bananas, mashed
1 cup water
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
1 (8 ounce) Cool Whip
1 (1 ounce) box banana cream instant pudding

Steps:

blend cake mix, water, oil, eggs and bananas in a large bowl until moistened. beat with a mixer for 2 minutes.
bake 350 for 35-40 minutes.
cool cake completely.
for frosting: mix together cool whip and banana cream pudding mix. spread on cooled cake.
store in the frig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.5, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 53.7, Sodium 337.9, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 27.2, Protein 3.9

BANANA FROSTING

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An old recipe of my grandmother's; my mother and grandfather love it on spice cake. Grandma's recipe card says that this frosting is similar to a banana-frosted spice cake A&P used to sell back in the very early 70s.

Provided by JamesDeansGirl

Categories Dessert

Time 8m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 large very ripe banana, mashed
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 -3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

Mix the banana and lemon juice together.
Cream the butter with 1 cup of the powdered sugar; then add the banana and enough remaining sugar to make the mixture thick and spreadable.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 964.5, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 165.9, Carbohydrate 194.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 184.6, Protein 1

BANANA CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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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

Ingredients

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

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.