Description
Indulge in the ultimate banana cake, a moist and flavorful treat that will quickly become a favorite in your recipe collection. With its rich banana flavor complemented by a creamy frosting, this cake is perfect for birthdays, brunches, or any celebration. The use of ripe bananas guarantees a deliciously soft texture that’s sure to impress family and friends. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this versatile dessert can be enjoyed at any time of day. Whether served with fresh fruit or a scoop of ice cream, this banana cake is bound to delight everyone at your table.
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 butter (softened)
- 2 1/8 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter (softened for frosting)
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (for frosting)
- 3 1/2 cups icing sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch pan.
- In a small bowl, mix mashed bananas with lemon juice.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the 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 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 (80g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg