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Banana Cake Recipe

Banana Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the deliciousness of this moist and flavorful Banana Cake topped with a creamy frosting. Perfect for any occasion or as a sweet treat for your loved ones.

Ingredients

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Banana Cake:

  • 1 1/2 cups bananas, mashed, ripe
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 1/8 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 1/2 cups icing sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch pan.
  2. Prepare Banana Mixture: In a small bowl, mix mashed bananas with lemon juice and set aside.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Cream Butter And Sugar: In a large bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter and 2 1/8 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add Eggs And Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla.
  6. Combine Mixtures: Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Stir in the banana mixture.
  7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for one hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Freeze Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and place it directly into the freezer for 45 minutes to ensure it stays very moist.
  9. Prepare Frosting: For the frosting, cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add the icing sugar and beat on low speed until combined, then on high speed until the frosting is smooth.
  10. Frost The Cake: Spread the frosting on the cooled cake.
  11. Optional Topping: Sprinkle chopped walnuts or decorative hearts over the top of the frosting, if desired.

Notes

  • Make sure the bananas are ripe for the best flavor.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
  • Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

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Keywords: Banana Cake, Dessert, Cream Cheese Frosting, Baking

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