Banana Cake

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This banana cake recipe uses fresh mashed bananas and buttermilk for super moist results. It was made for me by a friend while I was visiting her after she had delivered her 11th child. I told her, "I should have baked for you!"

Submitted by Cindy Carnes
Updated on June 11, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
18
Yield:
1 (9x13-inch) cake
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Ingredients

Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups mashed bananas

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 ⅛ cups white sugar

  • ¾ cup butter

  • 3 eggs

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk

Frosting:

  • ½ cup butter, softened

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.

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  2. Make cake: Mix mashed bananas with lemon juice in a small bowl.

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  3. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.

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  4. Cream sugar and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.

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  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

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  6. Beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in banana mixture.

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  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

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  8. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.

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  9. Remove cake from the oven and place it directly into the freezer for 45 minutes. This will make the cake very moist.

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  10. Meanwhile, make frosting: Cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Add confectioners sugar and beat on low speed until combined, then on high until frosting is smooth.

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  11. Spread frosting on cooled cake.

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  12. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

453 Calories
18g Fat
69g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 453
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 24%
Saturated Fat 11g 57%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 299mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 69g 25%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 50g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 153mg 3%

* 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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