Indulge in the enchanting aroma and delightful taste of a Moist Banana Cake that’s sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. Made with ripe bananas, this cake is a masterpiece of flavor and texture, combining the natural sweetness of bananas with a tender crumb. Whether enjoyed as a dessert, snack, or even a special occasion treat, this Banana Cake recipe is a timeless classic that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.
Moist and Irresistible Banana Cake
A slice of Moist Banana Cake is a delightful journey through layers of rich flavor and tender texture. With the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the creamy decadence of cream cheese frosting, this cake is a testament to the beauty of simple and wholesome ingredients. Whether enjoyed as a special treat or shared with loved ones, this Banana Cake recipe captures the essence of homemade goodness and the joy of savoring a time-honored dessert.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- cake pan
- cooling rack
Ingredients
- all purpose flour
- baking soda
- salt
- unsalted butter
- granulated sugar
- eggs
- banana
- vanilla extract
- buttermilk
- cream cheese
- sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the mashed bananas until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture and the buttermilk to the banana mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until the frosting is smooth and reaches your desired consistency.
- Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate.Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting over the top.Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
- For a decorative touch, you can garnish the cake with banana slices or chopped nuts if desired.
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Notes
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and sweetness.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to a cup of milk and letting it sit for a few minutes.
- Make sure the cake layers are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
Nutrition
Serving: 900g
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