Description
Indulge in the ultimate Banana Cake, a moist and delightful dessert that’s sure to impress at any gathering. This cake features the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, resulting in a uniquely rich flavor. Topped with creamy frosting, it’s perfect for birthdays, brunches, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy at home. With easy-to-follow steps and accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can create this delicious banana confection. Customize your cake with nuts or chocolate chips for an added flair, making it a versatile option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup softened butter
- 2 1/8 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup softened butter (for frosting)
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (for frosting)
- 3 1/2 cups icing sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch pan.
- In a bowl, mix mashed bananas with lemon juice; set aside.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk into the creamed mixture; fold in banana mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about one hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 44g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg