Description
Creamy banana cake emerges as a delightful dessert that whispers comfort and indulgence. Moist layers infused with ripe bananas promise a heavenly slice of pure satisfaction you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Dairy and Liquids:
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Leavening and Spices:
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until they reach a smooth, creamy consistency with minimal lumps.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together in a separate bowl until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, incorporating air for a tender cake texture.
- Whisk the eggs into the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, ensuring complete integration after each addition.
- Gently fold the mashed bananas into the wet ingredients, creating a uniform banana-infused base.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl to eliminate potential clumps and evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredient mixture and buttermilk to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, providing a subtle aromatic enhancement to the cake’s flavor profile.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure consistent baking.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Overripe bananas boost natural sweetness and moisture, making the cake more flavorful and tender.
- Softened butter at room temperature ensures smoother mixing and better cake texture, preventing dense results.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a light, fluffy cake consistency and prevent tough, chewy texture.
- Customize the recipe by adding chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or a cream cheese frosting for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg