August 10, 2011

One-Pan Banana Cake Recipe


My oldest started kindergarten last week, and one thing I have learned to count on is the fact that he is absolutely ravenous the moment he steps off the bus in the afternoon. Yesterday I decided to make a special treat to greet him when he walked in the door. This One-Pan Banana Cake is an ingenious recipe that allows you to mix your ingredients directly in the pan, minimizing prep-time and making cleanup a breeze. And the orange frosting that accompanies this cake is simply too good to miss!

One-Pan Banana Cake
2 very ripe bananas, mashed (about one cup)
1 cup flour
3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon banana extract

Mash bananas with a fork. In a 9-inch square baking pan sprayed with non-stick spray, stir flour, nuts, sugar, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt with a fork. Add bananas, oil, egg, juice, and extracts. Mix with a fork until blended. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes, or until cake pulls away from sides of pan and toothpick inserted in center come out clean. Cool in pan. Spread with Orange Frosting.

Orange Frosting
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel

Mix butter and sugar with a fork until blended. Add orange juice and peel; stir to blend.

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Although school has already been in full swing for over a week in our neck of the woods, I know summer is still in full swing in many parts of the country. If you’re needing some new, inventive ideas for keeping your kiddos entertained, you’ll love my Boredom Busters series over at Tip Junkie! Last week I shared a game of edible bingo, and today’s post is all about going on a photo scavenger hunt through your neighborhood. Both activities come with free printables to minimize your effort and maximize your fun. I hope you’ll venture over to check out both ideas!


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Amy @ Positively Splendid

Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you'll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.
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5 Responses to One-Pan Banana Cake Recipe

  1. Kara August 10, 2011 at 6:18 pm #

    I love cakes that are made in the pan. I’ll have to try this one. Sounds delicious! :)

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  2. My name is Ali... August 10, 2011 at 8:46 pm #

    Mmmm, this sounds delicious!! And, I just happen to have two very ripe bananas…guess I know what I’ll be making!! :)

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  3. Christina August 10, 2011 at 11:34 pm #

    Looks Delish!
    Thanks for sharing!
    xoxo

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  4. Kelli @ RTSM August 11, 2011 at 5:20 pm #

    Yum! My boys are always starved when they get home from school too:)

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  5. Erica August 12, 2011 at 3:29 am #

    Sounds delicious!

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