Instead of using a frosting loaded with sugar I tried out something new. My daughter showed me how to make a whipped coconut cream frosting. And it really is a great complimentary flavor for this cake. Sprinkle some nuts on top and it looks sensational.
I made this for my brother and his wife's August birthdays, and he was wowed that it was our grandma's recipe!
Old Fashioned Gluten Free Banana Nut Cake
1. Prepare dry ingredients - In a medium size bowl add:
(1) Put 2 1/4 cups of gluten free flour into a bowl-- I usually use 2/3 cup brown rice flour, 2/3 cup sorghum flour, 2/3 cup tapioca flour, and 1/4 cup white rice flour.
(2) Stir in 2 t baking powder, 1/4 t baking soda, and 1/2 t salt.
2. Mash bananas in a 1 cup measuring cup.
3. Cream butter and sugar - In a mixing bowl: (For best results try to leave butter, eggs, and milk out at room temperature for about 20 minutes):
(1) Put in 1/2 cup of butter and beat it until it's fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
(2) Gradually add 1 cup of sugar and beat for 6 minutes with a standard mixer and 7 minutes for a handheld mixer (This beating time comes from my Southern Living Cookbook).
(3) Add 2 eggs ONE at a time, beating well after each egg is added.(4) Then add the mashed banana.
(5) 1/4 cup of milk and 1 T of vanilla and beat for a minute or so.
4. Combine the ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter/sugar/ banana mixture and beat after each addition until combined. Then beat on medium-high for 2-3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 - 1 cup of chopped walnuts.
5. Bake the cakes:
(1) Grease and flour two round 8" cake pans. You can also put this in an 9 x 13 pan.
(2) Divide the batter between pans. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes and check to see if a toothpick comes out clean around 25 minutes. Make sure the pans don't touch each other.
(3) Cool on a rack for about 10 minutes and then loosen and put on a wire rack to cool.
6. Prepare coconut cream frosting: This frosting is made out of a can of chilled coconut cream. My daughter learned how to do it from a website and showed me.
(1) Put the contents of a can of coconut cream into a medium size bowl.
(2) Beat for 3-5 minutes until fluffy and light.
(3) Slowly add 3-4 T of sugar a tablespoon at a time and 1 t vanilla and beat.
(4) Beat until the cream is whipped just like whipped cream. Taste and see if it tastes right.
7. Frosting the cake:
(1) Take the cooled cakes and put one of them on a platter.
(2) Spoon some of the frosting on the bottom and spread it with a spatula.
(3) Take out the second cake and place it on top of the frosting.
(4) Use the remainder of the frosting to spread around the top and sides. Sprinkle chopped walnuts over the top.
Other Gluten Free Baking & Desserts on This Blog:
Breads & Coffee Cakes:
Gluten free & Low-fat Banana Bread (From my daughter-in-law's family reunion cookbook)
Celebrate Fall With Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread (A friend's recipe)
Delicious Gluten Free Zucchini Bread (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
My Favorite Gluten Free Cranberry Nut Bread (From my daughter-in-law's family cookbook)
Claudia's Blueberry Coffee Cake (Made Gluten Free!) (From a former neighbor)
Here's a Zucchini Bread with a Hawaiian Twist! Gluten Free Pineapple Zucchini Bread (From my Syre School Cookbook)
Cakes:
Gluten Free German Apple Cake (From my grandmother)
You Won't Believe It's Gluten Free Carrot Cake (From my daughter's husband's grandma--whew)
Judi's Super Moist Gluten Free Chocolate Cake (From a church friend)
Judi's Gluten Free Orange Chiffon Cake (From a church friend)
Marilyn's Spectacular Gluten Free Oatmeal Cake (My mother-in-law's specialty!)
The Best Gluten Free Black Bottom Cupcakes (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Delicious Gluten Free Rhubarb Cake (From my daughter-in-law's family reunion cookbook)
Grandma's Gluten Free Applesauce Cake (From an Internet search--tastes like my grandma's!)
Old Fashioned Gluten Free Banana Cake (From my grandma)
Rosie's Gluten Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake (From my daughter-in-law's family reunion cookbook)
Overwhelmed By Your Bumper Crop of Zucchini? Try Claudia's Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Cake! (From my former neighbor Claudia of 12 years)
Breads & Coffee Cakes:
Gluten free & Low-fat Banana Bread (From my daughter-in-law's family reunion cookbook)
Celebrate Fall With Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread (A friend's recipe)
Delicious Gluten Free Zucchini Bread (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
My Favorite Gluten Free Cranberry Nut Bread (From my daughter-in-law's family cookbook)
Claudia's Blueberry Coffee Cake (Made Gluten Free!) (From a former neighbor)
Here's a Zucchini Bread with a Hawaiian Twist! Gluten Free Pineapple Zucchini Bread (From my Syre School Cookbook)
Cakes:
Gluten Free German Apple Cake (From my grandmother)
You Won't Believe It's Gluten Free Carrot Cake (From my daughter's husband's grandma--whew)
Judi's Super Moist Gluten Free Chocolate Cake (From a church friend)
Judi's Gluten Free Orange Chiffon Cake (From a church friend)
Marilyn's Spectacular Gluten Free Oatmeal Cake (My mother-in-law's specialty!)
The Best Gluten Free Black Bottom Cupcakes (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Delicious Gluten Free Rhubarb Cake (From my daughter-in-law's family reunion cookbook)
Grandma's Gluten Free Applesauce Cake (From an Internet search--tastes like my grandma's!)
Old Fashioned Gluten Free Banana Cake (From my grandma)
Rosie's Gluten Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake (From my daughter-in-law's family reunion cookbook)
Overwhelmed By Your Bumper Crop of Zucchini? Try Claudia's Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Cake! (From my former neighbor Claudia of 12 years)
Decadent & Gluten Free German Chocolate Cake (From my Come & Dine church cookbook)
Debbie's Delicious Hot Water GF Chocolate Cake (From my Come & Dine cookbook)
Cookies:
The Ultimate Gluten Free Cowboy Oatmeal Cookies (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Mom's Go To For Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Mom's Go To For Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
The Best Gluten Free Recipe for Snickerdoodles (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Mark's Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies - Made Gluten Free! (From my daughter-in-law's family reunion cookbook)
Marie's Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies (Also Great Gluten Free!) (My friend Marie's recipe)
Bebe's Gluten Free Whoopie Pies (From my friend Debbie)
Cornbread & Rolls:
Beth's Amazing Gluten Free Cornbread (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Judi's Favorite Gluten Free Buttermilk Biscuits (My friend Judi's sister's recipe)
Crisps & Pies:
Lena's Rhubarb Crunch (A crisp with a gluten free top and bottom crust!) (My daughter-in-law's mother. She's an amazing cook, which I think most of us moms become after a few years!)
Delicious Gluten Free Apple Crisp (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Ginger's Outrageous Apple Pie (From a church friend)
Ginger's Outrageous Apple Pie (From a church friend)
My Grandmother's Favorite Banana Cream Pie (A recipe from my grandmother)
Granny's Lemon Cheesecake Squares (From my friend Judi's granny)Desserts with Fruit:
Sensational Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake (From the back of Costco's organic sugar)
Terrific Gluten Free Strawberry & Peach Trifle (Modified from an Internet search)
My Favorite Gluten Free Strawberry Cheesecake (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Just Like Grandma's (But Only Gluten Free) Blueberry Cobbler (My husband's grandma)
Gluten Free Lemony Rhubarb Bars (From my Syre School Cookbook)
Old Fashioned Strawberry Buckle (Made Gluten Free) (A recipe I picked up from a berry farm)
My Favorite Gluten Free Strawberry Cheesecake (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Just Like Grandma's (But Only Gluten Free) Blueberry Cobbler (My husband's grandma)
Gluten Free Lemony Rhubarb Bars (From my Syre School Cookbook)
Old Fashioned Strawberry Buckle (Made Gluten Free) (A recipe I picked up from a berry farm)
Holiday Cookies & Baking:
Old Fashioned Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies (Modified from back of the Libby's pumpkin can)
My Family's Favorite Gingerbread Cookies (Now Made Gluten Free!) (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
My Grandkids Favorite Gluten Free Peppermint Sugar Cookies (From Syre School Cookbook)
Our Favorite Pumpkin Pie (Modified from back of Libby's pumpkin can)
Perfect Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake (From back of cream cheese box)
Gluten Free Polish Fruitcake ( Modified from Internet search)
Old Fashioned Gluten Free Gingerbread Cake (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Gluten Free Nordy Bars ( From my Syre School Cookbook)
Grandma Pitcher's Old Fashioned Sandies (Made Gluten Free) (My husband's grandma)
Make a Family Tradition & Make Your Own Fruitcake (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Muffins:
My Favorite Banana Nut Muffins (From my daughter-in-law's family reunion cookbook)My Family's Favorite Gingerbread Cookies (Now Made Gluten Free!) (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
My Grandkids Favorite Gluten Free Peppermint Sugar Cookies (From Syre School Cookbook)
Our Favorite Pumpkin Pie (Modified from back of Libby's pumpkin can)
Perfect Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake (From back of cream cheese box)
Gluten Free Polish Fruitcake ( Modified from Internet search)
Old Fashioned Gluten Free Gingerbread Cake (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Gluten Free Nordy Bars ( From my Syre School Cookbook)
Grandma Pitcher's Old Fashioned Sandies (Made Gluten Free) (My husband's grandma)
Make a Family Tradition & Make Your Own Fruitcake (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Muffins:
Gluten Free Tremendous Pumpkin Muffins (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Bursting with Blueberries Gluten Free Muffins (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Toni's Outrageous Gluten Free Corn Muffins (From back of a Bob's Red Mill package)
Sassy Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins (From my Heritage School Cookbook)
Puddings & Ice Cream:
Dairy Free Strawberry Coconut Ice Cream (And other ice cream favorites!) (From searches)
Baked Coconut Pudding (Something I worked out from my Aunt Sue's rice pudding recipe)
Tangy Lemon Pudding (From my daughter-in-laws family reunion cookbook)
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