Banana cake recipe
Learn how to make an easy, moist banana cake recipe that's perfect for any occasion! Simple ingredients, amazing results.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed (about 1½ cups)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until incorporated after each addition.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the cake completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
- If making cream cheese frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake and serve.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 325 per slice
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 28g
- Protein: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Cholesterol: 75mg