Classic banana cake recipe

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:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. In a small bowl, mix the mashed bananas with lemon juice and set aside.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. 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.
5. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
6. Fold in the banana mixture until just combined.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for about 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. 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.
10. Once the cake is done, allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
11. Once the cake is completely cooled, frost it with the cream cheese frosting.
12. 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!