Banana Spice Cake
A moist, flavorful banana spice cake infused with warm cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, complemented by crunchy pecans if desired. Perfect for snack, dessert, or teatime, this cake offers a deliciously aromatic treat that appeals to both banana lovers and spice enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, ground cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add beaten eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix for 2 minutes at medium speed.
- Pour batter into two greased and floured 8-inch cake pans.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Alternatively, use a greased and floured tube pan and bake for about 1 hour.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
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).