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Banana Cake (Print Version) Recipe

Banana Cake (Print Version) Recipe
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This Banana Cake recipe yields a moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. The unique step of freezing the cake after baking ensures it stays exceptionally moist and delicious.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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 oven to 275°F (135°C) and grease/flour a 9×13-inch pan.
  2. Mix Bananas: In a small bowl, mix mashed bananas with lemon juice and set aside.
  3. Combine 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 eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  6. Alternate Mixing: Beat in the flour mixture and buttermilk alternately, then stir in the banana mixture.
  7. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Freeze: Remove the cake from the oven and place it in the freezer for 45 minutes to keep it moist.
  9. Make Frosting: For the frosting, cream butter and cream cheese, add vanilla, then mix in icing sugar until smooth.
  10. Ice the Cake: Spread frosting on the cooled cake.
  11. Optional Toppings: Sprinkle chopped walnuts or decorative hearts on top of the frosting, if desired.

Notes

  • This recipe yields a moist and flavorful banana cake perfect for any occasion.
  • Freezing the cake after baking ensures it stays exceptionally moist.

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