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Banana-Nog Cake

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Banana-Nog Cake combines the rich, comforting flavors of ripe bananas and spiced eggnog into a moist, delectable dessert. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this festive cake is topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, making it a sweet and indulgent treat for any special occasion.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup margarine
  • 2 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups eggnog
  • 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas

For the Frosting:

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Cool:

    • Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 1 hour.
  2. Prepare the Frosting:

    • Beat softened butter and cream cheese until creamy. Add vanilla extract and mix well. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, beating until smooth.
  3. Frost the Cake:

  • Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top

Notes

  • Spiced Enhancement: Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg to the dry ingredients to enhance the eggnog flavor.
  • Nutty Addition: For added texture and flavor, incorporate 1 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter.
  • Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free margarine and plant-based cream cheese to make the cake dairy-free.