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Banana Cake

Moist Banana Cake with Creamy Frosting You’ll Crave

This Moist Banana Cake is incredibly easy to make and features creamy frosting, making it a delicious dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 4 bananas very ripe mashed bananas
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free flour can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk or milk mixed with vinegar
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups icing sugar

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch baking pan
  • Mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a small bowl, mash 3 to 4 very ripe bananas and stir in a tablespoon of lemon juice.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Cream together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with ½ cup of buttermilk.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for approximately 60 minutes.
  8. Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to the freezer for 45 minutes.
  9. For the frosting, beat together ½ cup of softened butter and 8 ounces of cream cheese until smooth.
  10. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 cups of icing sugar, mixing until creamy.
  11. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your bananas are very ripe for optimal moisture and sweetness. Don't over-mix the batter for a light texture.

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