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Moist & Delicious Banana Cake

Banana Cake
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Indulge in the ultimate banana cake that’s moist, flavorful, and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. This delightful dessert is perfect for birthdays, brunches, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. With ripe bananas lending natural sweetness and a touch of buttermilk ensuring a soft texture, this cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The simplicity of the recipe makes it accessible for bakers of all skill levels, while its versatility allows for custom toppings like walnuts or decorative sprinkles. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with fresh fruit or a scoop of ice cream, this banana cake is bound to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 cups all-purpose 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 extract
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla (for frosting)
  • 3 1/2 cups icing sugar (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  2. Mix mashed bananas with lemon juice in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  4. Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually mix in the flour mixture alternating with buttermilk; fold in banana mixture.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about one hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cake in the freezer for about 45 minutes after baking.
  9. For frosting, beat together softened butter and cream cheese, then mix in icing sugar until smooth.
  10. Spread frosting over cooled cake and garnish as desired.

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