Banana Cake is such a delicious treat! It’s moist, flavorful, and a great way to use up ripe bananas. Here’s a simple recipe for a classic Banana Cake that’s sure to be a hit:
Banana Cake Recipe
Ingredients
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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3 large ripe bananas, mashed
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3 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
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4 cups powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1-2 tbsp milk (optional for thinning frosting)
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans (or line with parchment paper).
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
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Add in the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract and beat until combined.
4. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined—be careful not to overmix.
5. Bake the Cake
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Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting
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In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until it’s fully incorporated.
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Add the vanilla extract and a little milk if you want a smoother consistency.
7. Assemble the Cake
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Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate.
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Spread a layer of frosting on top, then add the second cake layer.
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Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
Optional Toppings:
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You can garnish the cake with banana slices, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or even chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) for extra texture and flavor.
Enjoy!
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Slice up and enjoy this super moist, flavorful banana cake. It’s the perfect balance of sweetness, and the cream cheese frosting gives it that extra indulgence!
If you want any variations (like adding chocolate chips or making it into cupcakes), let me know! Are you planning to make this for a special occasion or just because you’re in the mood for cake?
