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The Best Banana Cake Recipe

The Best Banana Cake Recipe

Rahat
The Best Banana Cake Recipe is a slice of pure indulgence, blending rich, moist texture with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. With just 25 minutes of prep and 45 minutes in the oven, this cake is effortlessly elegant yet approachable enough for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings 24 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups well-mashed ripe bananas this is typically 4 bananas for me
  • 2 large eggs room temperature preferred
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Silky Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts for topping (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and spray a 9×13" (approximately 23x33cm) pan with baking spray or lightly grease and flour.  Set aside.
  • Combine butter and sugars in the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl and use an electric mixer). Beat until well-combined and light and fluffy.
  • Add oil and beat to combine.
  • Stir in mashed bananas.
  • Add eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract and stir until well-combined.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add to wet ingredients until completely combined.
  • Spread batter into prepared pan and bake on 350F (175C) for 45-55 minutes (see note 1) or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with few moist crumbs.  Allow to cool completely before covering with frosting.
  • Silky Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Combine cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • With mixer on low-speed, gradually add powdered sugar until completely combined.
  • Add heavy cream and gradually increase speed to high. Beat on high for 30 seconds.
  • Spread over completely cooled banana cake. Top with chopped walnuts (if using).  Slice and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 234mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 456IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
Keyword banana cake, banana dessert, easy banana cake, homemade banana cake, moist banana cake
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