OLD FASHIONED BANANA CAKE RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 
• Heat the milk in a medium saucepan to a simmer over medium heat. In a second medium saucepan, whisk the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of the sugar until thick and light. Stir in the flour and salt to make a smooth paste. 
• Whisk the scalded milk into the egg mixture, blend well and then return the pan to gentle heat. (Make sure the cream is perfectly smooth before letting it boil!) Whisk until boiling. Continue to cook the cream, whisking constantly, until thick and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine. Strain the pastry cream into a bowl; set aside. 
• Place a layer of the vanilla wafers all over the bottom of a medium baking dish (9-by-13-inch). Spread half of the reserved pastry cream on top of the wafers. Place the bananas evenly over the pastry cream in the baking dish. Top with a second layer of wafers. Spoon the remaining pastry cream over the wafers; set aside. 
• In a heavy-duty mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, a little at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Spoon the meringue over the pastry cream and spread evenly to cover the entire surface, sealing well at the edges. Using a spatula, make curls and peaks in the meringue. 
• Bake until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove to a rack to cool slightly. Serve immediately, warm or cold.

Steps:

• Grate the carrots, set aside.
• Place eggs in a large mixing bowl.
• Add the sugar.
• Add the canola oil.
• Mix on low-medium speed with mixer.
• In another large bowl, place the level cups of sifted flour.
• Add cinnamon.
• Add baking soda.
• Add baking powder.
• Add salt.
• Add nutmeg.
• Whisk all the dry ingredients together until combined.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, beating just until combined.
• Add the grated carrots.
• Fold carrots into batter with a spatula or large spoon.
• Prepare your two 8 inch cake pans with oil and flour or cooking spray.
• Divide batter between the two pans.
• Bake at 350F degrees for 30-40 minutes or until done.
• Remove from oven. Place on wire rack and cool for 10 minutes.
• Turn the cakes out of the pans, place layers on wire racks. Let cool completely.
• Place butter and cream cheese in mixing bowl.
• Cream together until smooth and fluffy. About 4-5 minutes.
• Add vanilla flavoring. Mix lightly.
• Gradually add the confectioners sugar.
• Add enough milk to reach desired spreading consistency.
• Add chopped walnuts if desired.
• Fold walnuts into the frosting.
• Spread frosting over layers and decorate as desired.
• Store any leftover cake in the refrigerator
• Enjoy!