Grandma Thury's Banana Cake

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Grandma Thury's Banana Cake
45 min.
8
335kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of Grandma Thury's Banana Cake, a recipe that brings the warmth of home baking right to your kitchen! This scrumptious dessert is not only vegetarian but also incredibly easy to whip up, making it perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned pros alike. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can create a moist and flavorful cake that serves eight, making it an ideal treat for family gatherings, birthday celebrations, or simply a cozy afternoon snack.

Imagine the sweet aroma of ripe bananas mingling with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves wafting through your home as this cake bakes to perfection. The combination of mashed bananas and sour cream ensures a tender crumb, while the hint of spices adds a delightful depth of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar, this cake is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual treat.

Whether you enjoy it warm from the oven or allow it to cool for a more traditional slice, Grandma Thury's Banana Cake is sure to become a beloved staple in your dessert repertoire. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a slice of nostalgia that will transport you back to simpler times. Happy baking!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup bananas ripe mashed ( two; 12 oz. total)
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • servings powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • skewers

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix eggs, sugar, sour cream, bananas, and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Stir flour mixture into banana mixture just until well blended. Scrape batter into a buttered and floured 9-inch square baking pan.
  2. Bake in a 350 regular or convection oven until top springs back when gently pressed and a skewer inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 30 to 35 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares; serve warm or cool from pan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories335kcal
Protein6.74%
Fat19.15%
Carbs74.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.11
Glycemic Load
37.03
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.7204346941865%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.14mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:334.92kcal
16.75%
Fat:7.22g
11.11%
Saturated Fat:3.37g
21.04%
Carbohydrates:62.86g
20.95%
Net Carbohydrates:61.48g
22.36%
Sugar:36.24g
40.27%
Cholesterol:63.46mg
21.15%
Sodium:416.17mg
18.09%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.17%
100%
Protein:5.72g
11.43%
Selenium:15.91µg
22.72%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.47%
Folate:68.55µg
17.14%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.49%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.67%
Phosphorus:106.54mg
10.65%
Iron:1.88mg
10.46%
Calcium:101.76mg
10.18%
Vitamin B3:2.01mg
10.06%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.81%
Fiber:1.38g
5.53%
Vitamin A:258.86IU
5.18%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.88%
Potassium:156.38mg
4.47%
Magnesium:16.83mg
4.21%
Copper:0.08mg
3.86%
Zinc:0.51mg
3.4%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.86%
Vitamin C:1.89mg
2.29%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.88%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.67%
Source:My Recipes