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Banana Cake

A soft and moist banana cake topped with creamy frosting, perfect for special occasions or cozy family desserts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (very ripe) Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice Prevents browning of bananas.
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free blend.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 3/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 2 1/8 cups sugar Brown sugar can be used for a richer taste.
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk Substitute with milk mixed with vinegar if needed.
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups icing sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the mashed bananas with lemon juice. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Mix in the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Don’t overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the banana mixture until just combined.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the vanilla extract, and gradually mix in the icing sugar until creamy and fluffy.
  2. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread frosting on top of one layer, place the other layer on top, and frost the top and sides.

Notes

Serve this cake at room temperature. You can add banana slices on top for decoration or sprinkle with nuts. Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months without frosting.