By Edna Posted on

Gingerbread Cake Recipe

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Difficulty: Easy
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Serves 8

Ingredients:

  • 1 package gingerbread cake mix
  • 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
  • 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 2 bananas
  • 1 pint whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven according to package directions.
  2. Thoroughly drain crushed pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice.
  3. Add pineapple juice to dry gingerbread mix along with sour cream and egg.
  4. Mix well and pour into an 8″ layer pan which has been greased and floured.
  5. Bake according to package directions, then cool and slice into 2 layers.
  6. Whip the cream, adding vanilla and sugar.
  7. Frost bottom layer of cake and cover with half the crushed pineapple and 1 banana sliced.
  8. Place the second layer on top and frost entire cake with remaining cream.
  9. Place remaining pineapple in center of top and surround with the second banana sliced.
  10. Add walnuts, if desired.