Banana Bread (Cake-Like)
A moist, flavorful banana bread with a cake-like texture, perfect for breakfast or snack, accommodating nuts and a hint of tang from sour cream or buttermilk.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and mix well.
- Stir in mashed bananas and sour cream or buttermilk.
- Sift together baking soda and flour.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined (batter may look curdled).
- Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 5 x 2-inch loaf pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
604
kcal
30% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Milk
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).