The Fannie Farmer Cookbook (1965)

Last updated on July 19th, 2026

The Fannie Farmer Cookbook (1965)

Modern Remake

Old-Fashioned Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Old-Fashioned Banana Cake is a tender, flavorful cake made with ripe bananas, a hint of spice, and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.

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