Sara Lee Banana Cake Recipe
The Sara Lee Banana Cake recipe is a moist and flavorful cake featuring ripe bananas, sugar, and a hint of vanilla. Known for its soft, tender crumb, this easy-to-make dessert is perfect for banana lovers and can be topped with a light cream cheese frosting for added sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 bananas
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Add the mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and stir until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch (23 cm) loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.