Best Banana Cake So Delicious (Print View)
Soft, moist treat packed with banana flavor, easy method, and luscious cream cheese frosting for a sweet finish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake
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1 1/2 cups ripe bananas, mashed
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 1/8 cups granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk
→ Frosting
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
# Directions:
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Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
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In a small bowl, combine mashed bananas with lemon juice and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream 3/4 cup softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
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Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients alternately with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
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Gently stir in the banana and lemon juice mixture until evenly distributed.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Remove from oven and place pan directly into the freezer for 45 minutes to retain moisture.
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In a bowl, cream softened butter with cream cheese until smooth. Beat in vanilla, then gradually add confectioners' sugar, mixing on low then high speed until fluffy.
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Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake. If desired, garnish with chopped walnuts or decorative hearts.
# Notes:
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Chilling the freshly baked cake in the freezer ensures an exceptionally moist texture.