Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for a classic banana cake:
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the mashed bananas with lemon juice and set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Fold in the banana mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake is done, allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, frost it with the cream cheese frosting.
- Slice and enjoy your delicious banana cake!
Feel free to get creative with additions like chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy your homemade banana cake!
