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Best Banana Cake

Moist and Decadent: The Best Banana Cake Recipe Ever

This Best Banana Cake recipe is a delightful tribute to comfort food, featuring ripe bananas and cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter softened
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.75 cups Light Brown Sugar can substitute with regular brown sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Buttermilk can substitute with milk and lemon juice
  • 2 cups Mashed Bananas very ripe
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust for desired sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • a pinch Salt

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch metal baking pan
  • stand mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan with baking spray.
  2. Mash the extremely ripe bananas in a bowl, adding lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Cream the butter and sugars in a stand mixer until light and fluffy, then add the eggs and vanilla.
  5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
  6. Fold in the mashed banana mixture gently, ensuring even distribution.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar to achieve desired frosting consistency.
  10. Once the cake is cool, frost with the cream cheese frosting and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing to prevent a dense texture.

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