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Can't wait till the bananas get ripe so I can make it again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"havetomakedinner"},"reviewBody":"Very good, moist cake. Used melted semi sweet chocolate chips instead of white chocolate and I threw in a couple of cups of blueberries and use blueberry sauce instead of frosting. Delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CanadianChris"},"reviewBody":"I have always received rave reviews whenever I have made this cake - even from some people who claimed not to be banana cake lovers. It has always come out so moist - yum! I have followed the suggestion of previous reviewers and added less icing sugar to the frosting.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Esther"},"reviewBody":"Lovely cake. Gets better next day as flavours meld.....\"Icing is too sweet,\" that was my 5 year old grand daughters comment and she is right. I will make again but make icing less sweet. and less of.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-09-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mchenryed"},"reviewBody":"This was a really good cake. I agree with the other folks... too much frosting. Luckily, I read ahead of time and used 4 cups of confectioners sugar and it was still too much. i am guessing 3 - 3.5 cups would cover it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-11-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"_nlfPA"},"reviewBody":"This is a very good cake and one of my family's' favorites.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-09-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jamieheck"},"reviewBody":"This is a familly favorite and we make it a lot. It is a wonderful cake and yes, make it the day before you want to eat it. Flavors meld and gets moister with time. Must make in layers like this and not cupcakes or 9x13. Not as moist or good otherwise. I always line bottom of pans with parchment and make sure not to over cook. Also, icing is always made to taste so taste it before adding more powdered sugar. I usually make with 3.5 to 4 cups of sugar because I want to taste the cream cheese and not just sweetness. Must try!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-07-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"moyer1995"},"reviewBody":"Going to make this tonight. It looks so good! I am going to change a few things though, because of what I have on hand......Making the cake the way it says except I'm putting it into a bunt pan. And instead of the frosting, I'm going to drizzle with melted white chocolate. Will let you know how it turns out!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bayrack101"},"reviewBody":"It has a real banana test, really good. Would make again, did butter instead of shortening. Would try more white chocolate. Frosting I change because of the comments that I appreciate. Only 1\/2 cup butter and 3 cups sugar.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-07-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldenAng"},"reviewBody":"I thought this recipe was AWESOME!!! I will definitly prepare it again! 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This is a very good cake and one of my family's' favorites.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"11\/11\/2017 21:03","GUID":"78ED2756A8F048AB89F2B8A7B4CF1690","MemberId":1879224,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"_nlfPA","SubmittedDate":"11\/11\/2017 21:03"},{"Comment":"
I have always received rave reviews whenever I have made this cake - even from some people who claimed not to be banana cake lovers. It has always come out so moist - yum! I have followed the suggestion of previous reviewers and added less icing sugar to the frosting.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"09\/26\/2013 23:44","GUID":"2d782aabe5014a75931fa24d883250ae","MemberId":6354761,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"CanadianChris","SubmittedDate":"09\/24\/2013 13:48"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"04\/11\/2013 21:38","GUID":"b86de223402d4a439bc6e3d40417ff28","MemberId":3417903,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"suekg","SubmittedDate":"04\/11\/2013 21:38"},{"Comment":"
Wonderful - easy - makes good use of those left over banana's<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"12\/30\/2012 12:26","GUID":"656027ff6086445fac505f118de1f00d","MemberId":1702405,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mollybe","SubmittedDate":"12\/30\/2012 12:26"},{"Comment":"
Very good, moist cake. Used melted semi sweet chocolate chips instead of white chocolate and I threw in a couple of cups of blueberries and use blueberry sauce instead of frosting. Delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"10\/09\/2012 20:00","GUID":"7fd5b586d6ec46f8b442eb210702697a","MemberId":1605879,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"havetomakedinner","SubmittedDate":"10\/09\/2012 20:00"},{"Comment":"
This is a familly favorite and we make it a lot. It is a wonderful cake and yes, make it the day before you want to eat it. Flavors meld and gets moister with time. Must make in layers like this and not cupcakes or 9x13. Not as moist or good otherwise. I always line bottom of pans with parchment and make sure not to over cook. Also, icing is always made to taste so taste it before adding more powdered sugar. I usually make with 3.5 to 4 cups of sugar because I want to taste the cream cheese and not just sweetness. Must try!!!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"09\/30\/2012 22:42","GUID":"a940c38ad4fb454b90b1d2c75bad90d5","MemberId":2630428,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jamieheck","SubmittedDate":"09\/30\/2012 22:42"},{"Comment":"
Lovely cake. Gets better next day as flavours meld....."Icing is too sweet," that was my 5 year old grand daughters comment and she is right. I will make again but make icing less sweet. and less of.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"07\/26\/2012 09:38","GUID":"3fd2f7a547f64b6c9d3c53a32e71a2c6","MemberId":4621346,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Esther","SubmittedDate":"07\/26\/2012 09:38"},{"Comment":"
I would never make this cake once - 581 calories per slice!<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"01\/13\/2012 23:34","GUID":"8f16ca98e0d9489d875bba404598f6f1","MemberId":4484082,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"matmelmom","SubmittedDate":"01\/13\/2012 23:34"},{"Comment":"
This cake is so moist. I put it in a 9 X 13 pan and bake it 55 minutes. I have made this many times and it is always good.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"01\/11\/2012 18:15","GUID":"e786282607cc4552be991d4d8e8fc09b","MemberId":1430948,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"maryvandorin","SubmittedDate":"01\/11\/2012 18:15"},{"Comment":"
It has a real banana test, really good. Would make again, did butter instead of shortening. Would try more white chocolate. Frosting I change because of the comments that I appreciate. Only 1\/2 cup butter and 3 cups sugar.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"08\/31\/2011 17:13","GUID":"462afb56d1bc42a5a20e524bd11d9a78","MemberId":1681548,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"bayrack101","SubmittedDate":"08\/31\/2011 17:13"},{"Comment":"
Going to make this tonight. It looks so good! I am going to change a few things though, because of what I have on hand......Making the cake the way it says except I'm putting it into a bunt pan. And instead of the frosting, I'm going to drizzle with melted white chocolate. Will let you know how it turns out!<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"07\/08\/2011 20:05","GUID":"6e822b11aaaf4f79a8313ef04c627969","MemberId":4142334,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"moyer1995","SubmittedDate":"07\/08\/2011 20:05"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"03\/21\/2011 23:54","GUID":"4edbdd80f8f2457db39529826e28beac","MemberId":2816815,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Amy the Midwife","SubmittedDate":"03\/21\/2011 23:54"},{"Comment":"
Excellent cake recipe. Not too heavy. I didn't have white baking chocolate so I grated Nestle white morsels and added them to the batter at the end. I only wanted a one layer cake so I make cupcakes with the rest of the batter - they were a huge hit. I didn't use the frosting recipe. I topped with whipped cream and a cherry. This recipe is a keeper.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"07\/28\/2010 09:13","GUID":"a34c14f9ed3441bf83e20aa60ced7333","MemberId":5231390,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"rosemarion","SubmittedDate":"07\/28\/2010 09:13"},{"Comment":"
Made this cake for our Fourth of July party, and it was a hit! Didn't change a thing in the recipe. Can't wait till the bananas get ripe so I can make it again!<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"07\/09\/2010 19:52","GUID":"d62793bff0874eba80cb0ae79368ba11","MemberId":5275104,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Mary Hendricks","SubmittedDate":"07\/09\/2010 19:52"},{"Comment":"
My family loved this cake. I used less powdered sugar in the icing.<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"01\/06\/2010 10:33","GUID":"d6ea24540e034d8b88fa7c1238f89a97","MemberId":1325751,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Karenlynn","SubmittedDate":"01\/06\/2010 10:33"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"09\/27\/2009 00:23","GUID":"36CD71DF9E284170B9E52F1F1CB7752A","MemberId":582153,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mcgee64","SubmittedDate":"09\/27\/2009 00:23"},{"Comment":"
This was a really good cake. I agree with the other folks... too much frosting. Luckily, I read ahead of time and used 4 cups of confectioners sugar and it was still too much. i am guessing 3 - 3.5 cups would cover it.<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"09\/16\/2009 09:35","GUID":"277e2b7139ef4252ad6a46643dd5f96a","MemberId":2811734,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"mchenryed","SubmittedDate":"09\/16\/2009 09:36"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"08\/31\/2009 22:01","GUID":"A16F1DE7E67CCFE763099C6CDF471EF3","MemberId":63638,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Kathy","SubmittedDate":"08\/31\/2009 22:01"},{"Comment":"
I thought this recipe was AWESOME!!! I will definitly prepare it again! Thanks for sharing:)<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"05\/27\/2008 02:34","GUID":"9d99d8b7f65a420a90d267b5b64fb854","MemberId":3142202,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"GoldenAng","SubmittedDate":"07\/07\/2009 19:52"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"04\/02\/2009 20:31","GUID":"d177b68983d6498eb1d640bc98cc5d60","MemberId":3946374,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mom23kids","SubmittedDate":"04\/02\/2009 20:31"},{"Comment":"I agree about the frosting--I use a 1 lb. box (3 1\/2 cups) of sugar, and it is plenty sweet!","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"","GUID":"d47bbf9c35b644359b42ea915d65785a","MemberId":1079567,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"lisa53202","SubmittedDate":"03\/03\/2009 11:21"},{"Comment":"
The cake part was very good, but all you can taste in the frosting is the 5 CUPS of sugar...I would taste the frosting before putting on cake to make sure you like it.<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"","GUID":"0c168141336940c082660593ab2fbf77","MemberId":3434485,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"October13","SubmittedDate":"10\/04\/2008 15:22"},{"Comment":"
Mine doesn't look just like the picture but HOT DOG IT IS SUPER GOOD!!!! They definately deserved the award! Thanks sooo much for the recipe!<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"05\/27\/2008 02:34","GUID":"9d99d8b7f65a420a90d267b5b64fb854","MemberId":3142202,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"GoldenAng","SubmittedDate":"05\/27\/2008 02:28"},{"Comment":"
Absolutely one of the best cakes I've ever made.<\/p>
M.B. Texas<\/p>","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"","GUID":"675601a0c2684cb59920dfd4422d99ee","MemberId":1623311,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"mbills8778","SubmittedDate":"03\/16\/2008 13:57"},{"Comment":"
When I mentioned the recipe contest to my husband, he immediately suggested I enter this extra special cake. Packed with ripe bananas and white chocolate in the batter, it tastes wonderful even without the frosting.<\/p>