Ingredients for Ali's Banana Cakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2-3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
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How to Make Ali's Banana Cakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch ring tins or a single 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add softened butter and sugar; beat until creamy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in nuts (if using).
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared tins or baking pan.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. For a single larger tin, baking time may increase to 45-50 minutes.
- Let cakes cool in the tins for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost and decorate as desired!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
94g
Fat
25g
Carbs
13g
