Easy Banana Cake
This Easy Banana Cake recipe is a game-changer, harnessing the power of ripe bananas to create a moist, flavorful base that’s both a treat to the senses and a clever way to use up overripe fruit. It’s simple yet sophisticated, with a variety of frosting options to personalize each bake. Whether you’re a novice baker or a seasoned pro, this recipe promises to fill your kitchen with a delightful aroma and leave a lasting impression on anyone lucky enough to get a slice.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Servings
This recipe yields 12 servings.
Ingredients
- Cake Mix: 1 box (about 15.25 oz or 432 g), vanilla or yellow
- Bananas: 3 ripe bananas (approximately 1.5 cups mashed or 337.5 ml)
- Buttermilk: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113.4 g), room temperature
- Sugar: 1 cup (200 g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Flour: 2 cups (256 g)
- Baking Soda: 1 tsp (5 g)
- Salt: A pinch (approximately 1/8 tsp or 0.75 g)
- Cream Cheese: 8 oz (226 g), room temperature (for frosting)
- Powdered Sugar: 4 cups (500 g), adjust as needed for frosting
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Stir in mashed bananas.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting.
- Frosting: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency is achieved.
- Frost the cooled cake as preferred.
This Easy Banana Cake is a delightful dessert that impresses with its moist crumb and rich flavor. Whether dressed up with cream cheese frosting or kept simple, it’s a versatile cake that’s sure to become a go-to for using up ripe bananas. The process is straightforward, the result is delicious, and the joy it brings is immeasurable.