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Banana Cake Recipe

Heavenly Banana Cake Recipe That's Moist and Irresistible

This Heavenly Banana Cake Recipe is moist and irresistible, turning overripe bananas into a delightful dessert everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 cups mashed ripe bananas very ripe bananas work best
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh juice preferred
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour consider gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups sugar brown sugar can be used for depth
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure extract preferred
  • 1 cup buttermilk can substitute with milk and vinegar
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 cups icing sugar sifted

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  2. Mix the mashed bananas with lemon juice in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
  7. Fold in the banana mixture gently until combined.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then freeze for 45 minutes to retain moisture.
  10. Prepare the frosting by creaming the butter and cream cheese, then gradually add icing sugar.
  11. Once cooled, frost the cake generously and garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose very ripe bananas for the best flavor and remember to sift icing sugar for smooth frosting.

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