Cake
Banana Cake
On December 23, 2023 by userHere’s a classic Banana Cake recipe that’s sure to become a favorite:
Banana Cake:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 to 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
For the Cake:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare Bananas:
- In a small bowl, mash the ripe bananas and mix them with lemon juice. Set aside.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternate Additions:
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Fold in Bananas:
- Gently fold in the mashed banana mixture until just combined.
- Divide Batter:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Beat Cream Cheese and Butter:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy and well combined.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla:
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating well between additions. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
- Decorate (Optional):
- Decorate the cake with sliced bananas, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
- Chill (Optional):
- For a firmer frosting, you can chill the cake in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.
- Slice and Enjoy:
- Slice the Banana Cake and savor the moist and flavorful goodness!
This Banana Cake is a timeless and crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the delightful combination of ripe bananas and rich cream cheese frosting!