Banana Cake
This snowy weekend, as I was cleaning up, we had a lot of overripe bananas. Inspired by Ilva's Chocolate and Banana Cake and Grace's Banana Cake, instead of throwing them away, I decided to put the bananas to good use and make my first banana cake. I wanted some nuts in the cake and had a handful of leftover sliced almonds, which I added to the cake mix. Next time, I think I'd like something like walnuts better. However, the end result was a delicious cake. I loved the smell of the baked bananas and the taste of it along with the nuts in the cake.
I made my banana cake just in time to watch It's a Wonderful Life on T.V. One of my favorite classic movies, I never get tired of watching it and always get teary eyed at many of the scenes. I have many favorite quotes, which include the following:
"No man is a failure who has friends." -- Clarence
"Teacher says, everytime a bell rings, an angel gets his wings." -- Zuzu Bailey
Now, I'm waiting to see all the different versions of A Christmas Carol. I like them all, including the musical version. Thank you very much! ;-) Have a good day, everyone!
Paz
posted by Paz at 12/12/2005 06:05:00 AM
17 Comments:
Dear Paz, how I would love to taste a piece of your banana cake ! I can even smell it.... I must admit I have never watched "It's a wonderful life" (though I definitely and absolutely agree with the title) and I have just looked up what it is about thanks to your links. Will have to see it soon, and - oh yes, I adore the 2 quotations ! Let us continue believing in "It`s a wonderful...." - beijos, angelika
Christmas just isn't Christmas without watching this movie.
My favorite part is when George fixes up one of the rooms in the old house for Mary. The window blinds have posters of far away places and the band is playing outside. I just love that part because you realize that life is only what you make of it.
P.S. -Your banana cake looks yum! yum!
paz-that's one of Marco's favourite movies too!!
Yum! Banana cake...one of my favorites :) Wish I could have a slice...I feel like I can smell it! Isn't the smell of freshly baked banana cake the best? :)
Like Angelika, I have never seen that famous movie, but I also agree with the title. There is wonder everywhere, we just have to choose to see and experience it :)
Yum! Love your photos of New York as well ..... one of my favorite places to spend the holidays!
Your cake looks yummy Paz! My mom used to make Banana Cake all the time when we were kids, I miss that now!
I'm getting bananas this week and baking a great BIG cake :o)
Thanks Paz, for the inspiration!
PS: I hope you have a recipe ready for the "From my Rasoi" event. I have a great recipe up my sleeve that Im sure you'll LOVE. Just waiting for some free time to cook it, so that I can post yummy pics as well!
I know I can smell your cake & would love to have some with hot tea--Yum! Isn't that a great movie? Haven't watched yet this year but did watch the original "Christmas Carol" the other night and it is so great. I love them all. Just for a fun holiday movie have you seen "Christmas in Connecticut"?
My top Christmas movie is "Its a Wonderful Life"..I agree with what raquel said..:)so true.
Paz,my baking list is growing..:)
My son is very fond of banana cake.The love the smell of baked bananas..I can imagine how you must have felt when you baked it..:)
Wow,Paz, you do have a yummy Blog! Banana Cake - I love the flavour of anything baked with bananas and nuts! Looking fwd to more such recipes.
Hmmmmm.. I can smell from here!
Yes, Angelika, I do believe it's a wonderful life no matter what happens. I hope you get to see the movie sometime soon.
Raque!, I love that part, too!
Ilva: Is it really! Cool!
Joey: Oh, yes, we have to choose to see the wonder in what we see. I hope you get to see the movie one day soon.
Hi Rorie: Welcome. Glad you like the photos. Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Meena: I'm anxious to read about your banana cake. After successfully making my first Indian meal, I will particiate in the Rasoi event!
Hi Fran! The cake with the hot delicious is wonderful! I haven't seen the entire Christmas in Connecticut. I would love to do so.
Hi Sailu: Yes, the smell of the banana was wonderful. I felt very good! How nice that your son likes banana cake!
Hi Lera: Welcome and thanks for your kind compliment. Oh, I love banana and nuts!
Hi Grace: I'm glad you can smell it. Thanks to you and Ilva for the inspiration to make it.
Best to all,
Paz
Hum, lovely cake :)
Hi Cindy! Thanks!
Paz
Hi, Paz!
Years ago I gave up counting how many times I've seen "It's a Wonderful Life." It's my favorite movie of all time. In fact, since my kids grew up with it from my watching it so many times on tv, they can say all the lines through the whole movie. Certain phrases have become part of our family lexicon when they fit a situation: "I'm all right! I'm aaaaall right." "There must be an easier way for me to get my wings." "S'cuse me. S'cuse me."
Like you, there are scenes that grab me emotionally every time. Like, at the end, when the friends and neighbors are singing and the camera pans across all their faces. It's like a Norman Rockwell painting.
And how I love old Mr. Gower. Oh, I die every time he walks into Nick's saloon, a broken old man.
(sigh)
Merry Christmas. :)
Kathleen! I love all those scenes too.
Paz ;-))))
Hi Paz - again, great mind think alike - I made my first banana cake a fortnight ago, too. And then again day after:)
But I've never seen the movie;(
Pille you have to see this movie! I loved your banana cake recipe, especially the added ingredients you used. It looked really good!
Paz
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