The Ultimate Moist Banana Cake
A delightful moist banana cake that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the richness of butter, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9-inch round cake pan with grease and flour.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Stir in the mashed bananas and buttermilk until combined.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together, then gradually fold into the wet mixture.
- Gently fold in nuts and chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve with a garnish of mint, powdered sugar, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an elevated dessert experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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