A-Number-1 Banana Cake

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Learn how to make banana cake with this versatile and quick recipe. Not only is it moist and delicious, but the same batter can be used to make banana bread and muffins. This cake is delicious frosted with chocolate or cream cheese frosting.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
12
Yield:
2 8-inch round layers

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon baking soda

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ¾ cup light brown sugar

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 2 eggs

  • 4 ripe bananas, mashed

  • cup buttermilk

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round pans.

  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.

  3. Cream white sugar, brown sugar, and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in mashed bananas. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing well after each addition. Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pans.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until cake springs back when gently pressed, about 30 minutes.

  5. Remove cake layers from the oven and place them on a damp tea towel to cool.

    close up view of a slice of banana cake on a white plate
    Charice Lecointe

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

346 Calories
12g Fat
56g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 346
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 324mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 237mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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