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Ingredients
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2 cups packed brown sugar
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1 1/2 cups butter, softened and divided
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4 large eggs
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4 bananas, mashed
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1 1/4 cups sour cream, divided
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4 cups sifted cake flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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⅛ teaspoon salt
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
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4 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three (9-inch) round cake pans.
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Beat together brown sugar and 1 cup butter in a large bowl until creamy and smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in mashed bananas and 1 cup sour cream. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Mix in nuts and 2 teaspoons vanilla until incorporated.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers of cakes comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Allow cakes layers to cool completely on wired racks.
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Meanwhile, beat confectioners' sugar, remaining 1/2 cup butter, and remaining 1/4 cup sour cream in a large bowl until well combined. Add remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla and beat until frosting is fluffy.
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Layer cooled cake layers with frosting.
Tips:
You can bake this cake in a greased 9x13-inch dish if desired. Bake in the preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
802 | Calories |
36g | Fat |
114g | Carbs |
9g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 802 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 36g | 47% |
Saturated Fat 18g | 91% |
Cholesterol 137mg | 46% |
Sodium 352mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate 114g | 41% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 9% |
Total Sugars 72g | |
Protein 9g | 17% |
Vitamin C 4mg | 4% |
Calcium 84mg | 6% |
Iron 4mg | 24% |
Potassium 335mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.