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Banana Frosting Recipe

Relive the sweet taste of the early 1970s! This treasured family recipe, passed down through generations, recreates the beloved banana frosting similar to the iconic banana-frosted spice cake sold at A&P. Grandma's secret? A simple yet irresistible combination of ripe bananas, zesty lemon, and creamy butter, resulting in a luscious frosting perfect for spice cakes, cupcakes, or even as a delightful spread for your morning toast. Get ready to experience a burst of nostalgic flavor!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Calories 964.5 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.8 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Frosting

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

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How to Make Banana Frosting

  1. In a medium bowl, mash 2 ripe bananas with 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter with 1 cup powdered sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add the mashed banana mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar, mixing until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. Add more powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to thicken.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

738g

Fat

73g

Carbs

64g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Desserts Easy Cakes Dietary Low Sodium Cake Fillings And Frostings Low In Something Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less