Ingredients for Best Ever Banana Cake
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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How to Make Best Ever Banana Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, a loaf pan, or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mash 3 ripe bananas in a medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix well.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 3 large eggs one at a time, then stir in the banana mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pans. For a two-layer cake, divide batter evenly between the prepared pans. For muffins, fill liners about ¾ full. For a loaf cake, pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes for a two-layer cake or loaf, or 20-25 minutes for muffins, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. Frost the cake (if desired) and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
21 g
Sugar
175g
Fat
57g
Carbs
24g
