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Banana Cake

Irresistibly Moist Banana Cake that Will Brighten Your Day

Enjoy this delightful banana cake, a perfect blend of sweetness and moisture, ideal for any occasion.
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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: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2-3 medium Ripe Bananas Mashed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Or vinegar as a substitute
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Check freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt No substitutions needed
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Swapping some for brown sugar can yield a richer taste
  • 2 large Eggs Can use flaxseed meal or applesauce for egg-free
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk mixed with vinegar or yogurt
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 4 cups Icing Sugar Sifted

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and grease your baking pan.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the mashed bananas with lemon juice and set aside.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl and set aside.
  4. Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one by one, beating well after each addition and then add vanilla.
  6. Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the banana mixture into the batter.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to the freezer for 45 minutes.
  10. Cream together butter and cream cheese, then add vanilla and sifted icing sugar.
  11. Once cooled, frost the cake and decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use overly ripe bananas for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake light.

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