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Banana Cake

Moist and Fluffy Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This magical Banana Cake recipe offers moistness and indulgence in every bite, topped with creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3/4 cup Butter softened
  • 2 1/8 cups Sugar can adjust based on taste
  • 3 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract optional but recommended
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour ensure correct measurement
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Buttermilk or substitute with milk and vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice to enhance banana flavor
  • 4 medium Ripe Bananas very ripe for best flavor
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 3 1/2 cups Icing Sugar sift before use

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a small bowl until mostly smooth and add lemon juice.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Alternately add the dry mixture and buttermilk until combined.
  7. Fold in the mashed banana mixture gently.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60 minutes.
  9. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then freeze for 45 minutes to retain moisture.
  10. To make the frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth, then add vanilla and icing sugar.
  11. Once the cake is cool, frost it generously and decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.

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