Bishops Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist banana cake with crunchy pecans and a coconut topping, perfect for teatime or special occasions, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed banana pulp
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup pecans

Instructions

  1. Cream vegetable shortening and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  2. Add eggs and beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
  3. Add mashed banana pulp and beat again at medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then add to the creamed mixture.
  5. Add buttermilk and vanilla, then beat for 2 minutes. Stir in pecans.
  6. Pour batter into two greased and floured 9-inch pans. Sprinkle the top of each layer with coconut.
  7. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
  8. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool on racks with coconut side up.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

826 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.8g 18% DV
Total Fat 53.7g 69% DV
Carbs 70.7g 26% DV
Fiber 5.4g 19% DV
Sugar 5.4g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19286mg 100% DV
Potassium 484.8mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 81.3mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 28.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1594.3mg 100% DV
Iron 5.8mg 32% DV

* % 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).

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