Surprise Banana Cake
This recipe is for a moist and delicious banana cake that is full of surprises! The cake is made with a unique blend of spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. These flavors combine to create a delightful flavor that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is also filled with an assortment of fruits and nuts, which makes it even more special.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 eggs, 4 ripe bananas, mashed, 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 x 13 inch cake pan
2. Cream together the butter or margarine and the sugar
3. Add eggs, bananas, flour, soda, salt, nuts, and vanilla; mix thoroughly
4. Pour batter into prepared pan
5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 minutes; cool cake before frosting
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 306
- Fat: 11.4g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7g
- Cholesterol: 54mg
- Sodium: 219mg
- Potassium: 358mg
- Carbohydrates: 48.1g
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Sugar: 25.3g
- Protein: 4.9
How do you make jam cookie centers?
Using a small cookie scoop, scoop 1” balls onto prepared baking sheets. Press a thumbprint into center of each ball, 1/2” deep. Fill with a small spoonful of jam. Bake until edges of cookies are golden, 13 to 14 minutes.
To make the jam centers for these cookies, you’ll need a small cookie scoop and some jam. Scoop out 1-inch balls of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, then use your thumb to press a depression into the center of each one. Fill the depressions with a small spoonful of jam, then bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown.
What are thumbprint cookies made of?
Thumbprint cookies are a classic cookie recipe made with a simple sugar cookie dough.
How do you use a piping bag for biscuits?
A piping bag is a bag made of cloth, paper, or plastic, with a pointed end and a large, round opening. It is used to fill and shape doughs such as doughnuts, pies, pastries, and biscuits.
To use a piping bag for biscuits, first cut the tip off the bag to create an opening that is about 1 inch in diameter. Next, add your biscuit dough to the piping bag. Finally, hold the piping bag over a baking sheet and pipe out small circles of dough onto the sheet. Bake according to your recipe’s instructions.
What can you fill thumbprint cookies with?
There are many different types of thumbprint cookies, but the most common type is made with a jam filling. The jam can be any flavor you like, but some of the most popular flavors include raspberry, apricot, strawberry and cherry. You can also experiment with other fruit fillings or even chocolate or peanut butter.
What jam are good for thumbprint cookies?
There are many different types of jam that can be used for thumbprint cookies, but some are better than others. Raspberry, blackberry, and apricot jams are all excellent choices. They have a strong flavor that complements the cookie well, and they also hold their shape well when baked.
