Classic Banana Cake
This Classic Banana Cake is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion, featuring ripe bananas and a tender crumb.
Equipment
- baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- mixer
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 ripe bananas mashed (about 1½ cups)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×11 (or 8.5×11) baking dish.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add ⅓ of the flour mix to the wet ingredients and mix. Then add ⅓ of the mashed banana and mix. Repeat, alternating until all combined.
- Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 32-37 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then flip onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for best flavor. Alternate dry and wet additions for a lighter texture. Start checking at 32 minutes. Store covered at room temp or freeze for later. Great with cream cheese frosting or chocolate chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 195mgPotassium: 142mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 295IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
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