Carrie's Banana Cake Recipe

This unbelievably moist and delicious banana cake recipe was a coworker's secret weapon at a luncheon – and now it can be yours! Perfect for using up those overripe bananas, this easy recipe yields a crowd-pleasing cake that's guaranteed to disappear fast. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 321.1 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Carrie's Banana Cake

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How to Make Carrie's Banana Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth. Add the sugar and oil; mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the eggs and vanilla extract.
  6. Fold in the chopped walnuts (optional).
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar (optional) and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

120g

Fat

11g

Carbs

16g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Carrie's Banana Cake?

Carrie's Banana Cake takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Carrie's Banana Cake?

Carrie's Banana Cake has approximately 321.1 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Carrie's Banana Cake?

The key ingredients for Carrie's Banana Cake are Yellow Cake Mix, Bananas, Water, Oil, Eggs, Cool Whip. See the full list with measurements above.

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