Banana Cake With Orange Icing Recipe

This isn't your grandma's banana bread! Our Zesty Banana Cake bursts with citrus flavor thanks to a bright orange icing and a hint of orange zest in the cake itself. Lower in fat than many banana cakes, it's deliciously moist and naturally sweet. Feel free to add a handful of dried cranberries for extra texture and flavor – it's amazing! Bake it in a tube pan or a 9x9 inch square pan; it's versatile and always a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 247.3 kcal

Protein 7g

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Ingredients for Banana Cake With Orange Icing

1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 mashed ripe bananas
zest of 1.5 oranges
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
cups buttermilk
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup plain yogurt
1-2 tablespoons orange juice
1 cup milk

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How to Make Banana Cake With Orange Icing

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch square baking pan or a tube pan.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add 3 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 mashed ripe bananas, and the zest of 1 orange.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon baking soda.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
**Prepare the Orange Icing:** In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup plain yogurt, the zest of ½ orange, and 1-2 tablespoons orange juice until smooth. Adjust orange juice for desired consistency.
Once the cake is completely cool, spread the icing evenly over the top.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

118g

Fat

Carbs

15g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Banana Cake With Orange Icing?

Banana Cake With Orange Icing takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Banana Cake With Orange Icing?

Banana Cake With Orange Icing has approximately 247.3 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Banana Cake With Orange Icing?

The key ingredients for Banana Cake With Orange Icing are Margarine, Granulated Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Banana, Orange Rind. See the full list with measurements above.