BUTTERMILK BANANA POUND CAKE

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I made this just last night and this cake is very moist and has a beautiful color--and it taste great!

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 10-inch cake, 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Beat the shortening at medium speed for 2 minutes or until creamy.
  • Gradually add the sugar, beating 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating just until the yellow disappears.
  • Combine the bananas, buttermilk and vanilla in a medium bowl.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda and salt together.
  • Add the flour mixture to the shorting mixture, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix at low speed after each addition just until blended.
  • Stir in the pecans and spoon the batter into the greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 1 1/2 hours or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 15 minutes then remove and cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.9, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 70.8, Sodium 210.9, Carbohydrate 64, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 37.1, Protein 6.2

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