Columbian Fresh Banana Cake
Submitted by mia_x621
Colombian banana cake made with yellow cake mix, Coca-Cola, ripe bananas, and chopped nuts. A quirky semi-homemade recipe that bakes up moist and irresistible.
YIELD
1 cakePREP
20 minCOOK
40 minREADY
1 hrsHere’s a wild card from Colombian baking: a banana cake that uses Coca-Cola as a secret ingredient.
Before you raise an eyebrow, hear this out. The cola adds moisture, a hint of caramel sweetness, and just enough fizz to help the cake rise into a beautifully tender crumb.
Mashed ripe bananas bring their signature fruity depth, and chopped nuts scattered throughout give every slice a satisfying crunch.
Starting with a box of yellow cake mix means this comes together fast, but nobody would ever guess it’s semi-homemade.
Pro Tips
- Use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots. The riper they are, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be.
- Stir the cola briskly before adding it to remove most of the carbonation. Too much fizz can make the batter overflow.
- A squeeze of lemon juice keeps the mashed bananas from browning and adds a bright note that balances the sweetness.
- Top with a simple cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar for a finished look.
Ingredients
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, baking soda and eggs.
Measure the Coca-Cola, stir briskly until the foaming stops; add to the batter.
Blend ingredients just until moistened, then beat at high speed of an electric mixer for 3 minutes, scraping the bowl often.
In a bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the lemon juice;add to the batter.
Add the chopped nuts to the batter and beat for 1 minute at medium speed.
Turn the batter into a well greased, lightly floured 9×13×2 inch baking dish Bake in a preheated 350℉ (180℃) F oven for about 40 minutes or until the cake tests done. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes, remove cake from pan and turn right side up on a rack to finish cooling.
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