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Moist Banana Cake

Irresistibly Moist Banana Cake with Creamy Frosting Delight

This Moist Banana Cake recipe brings back childhood memories with its incredible texture and creamy frosting, making it perfect for any dessert lover.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3-4 large overripe bananas Mashed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter Softened
  • 1 cup sugar Adjust to taste
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure
  • 1 cup buttermilk Can substitute with milk and vinegar
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch metal cake pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Moist Banana Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and grease a 9x13-inch metal cake pan.
  2. Mash 3-4 large overripe bananas until smooth and mix in lemon juice.
  3. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  4. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture and buttermilk, alternating, and fold in the mashed bananas.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-75 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Transfer to the freezer for 45 minutes to lock in moisture.
  9. Beat together butter and cream cheese, then add powdered sugar and vanilla for the frosting.
  10. Frost the cooled banana cake generously with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and moisture. Do not skip the freezer step for best results.

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