Texas Oatmeal Cake With Bananas Recipe

Indulge in this classic Texas Oatmeal Banana Cake, a recipe passed down since 1965! This moist and rich cake boasts the perfect blend of banana and oatmeal, topped with a luscious homemade coconut-pecan icing (or use your favorite store-bought frosting). Get ready for a taste of the past with this unforgettable recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 838.6 kcal
Protein 21g
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Ingredients for Texas Oatmeal Cake With Bananas

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How to Make Texas Oatmeal Cake With Bananas

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of rolled oats and 1/2 cup of margarine or oleo, allowing to stand for 20 minutes to soften.
  4. In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas. Add 2 large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup all-purpose flour to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
  5. Gently stir the banana mixture into the cooled oat mixture.
  6. Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. **Prepare the Coconut-Pecan Icing:** In a medium saucepan, combine 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk, 1/2 cup margarine or oleo, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  10. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  11. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup shredded coconut and 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
  12. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost generously with the coconut-pecan icing.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

324g

Fat

61g

Carbs

39g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Texas Oatmeal Cake With Bananas?

Texas Oatmeal Cake With Bananas takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Texas Oatmeal Cake With Bananas?

Texas Oatmeal Cake With Bananas has approximately 838.6 calories per serving, with about 21 g protein, 39 g carbohydrates and 58 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Texas Oatmeal Cake With Bananas?

The key ingredients for Texas Oatmeal Cake With Bananas are Oleo, Oats, Boiling Water, Mashed Banana, White Sugar, Brown Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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