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Beautiful banana cakes for afternoon tea

There are few desserts more universally loved than a good homemade banana cake. Flavoured with the natural sweetness of fruit, these recipes are wonderfully moist and fluffy. We've pulled together a selection of our favourites, from the classic Australian Women's Weekly banana cake recipe, to our chocolate marble banana cake and a recipe with salted caramel frosting. You'll also find a dairy-free version for those with allergies, plus little miniature versions drizzled with sweet maple syrup. Let's get baking!
Banana Caramel Layer CakeAustralian Women's Weekly
Banana Caramel Layer Cake
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Banana caramel layer cake

Create a heavenly volcano with thick, sweet caramel oozing out of this gorgeously layered creamy banana cake. It’s sure to dazzle at a birthday party.
Banana almond cake
Quick & Easy

Banana almond cake

Drizzled with sweet, lemony icing, this gluten-free cake is moist and delicious. It’s also incredibly versatile; check out the tips section for the nut-free version.
Banana and date fundraiser
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Banana and date cake

If you prefer, add 1 cup grated carrot to the mixture in place of 1 banana. Note
Banana and coconut cake
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Banana and coconut cake

To ripen bananas quickly, place in a brown paper bag in a warmish place until brown. To give the cake a nutty flavor, fold 1 cup of chopped pecans into the mix after adding the sour cream. Note

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