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The Best Banana Cake

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The Best Banana Cake – “In The World”

This banana cake is a dream come true for banana lovers! It’s moist, fluffy, and has a rich, creamy frosting that makes it irresistible. It’s easy to make and will quickly become a favorite.

Ingredients:

Cake:

  • 1½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3-4 bananas)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • 2⅛ cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups buttermilk

Frosting:

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3½ cups powdered sugar (icing sugar)

Optional Topping:

  • Chopped walnuts or decorative hearts for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).

2. Prepare the Baking Pan

  • Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.

3. Mix the Bananas and Lemon Juice

  • In a small bowl, mash the ripe bananas and mix with 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Set aside.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups flour, 1½ teaspoons baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside.

5. Cream Butter and Sugar

  • In a large bowl, cream together ¾ cup softened butter and 2⅛ cups sugar until light and fluffy.

6. Add Eggs and Vanilla

  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each one is well incorporated.
  • Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.

7. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients

  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, until everything is combined.

8. Add Banana Mixture

  • Stir in the mashed banana mixture until evenly incorporated.

9. Bake the Cake

  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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10. Freeze the Cake

  • Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and place it directly in the freezer for 45 minutes. This step locks in moisture and creates an incredibly moist cake.

11. Make the Frosting

  • While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, cream together ½ cup softened butter and 8 ounces cream cheese until smooth.
  • Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat on low until combined, then increase the speed to high and beat until smooth and creamy.

12. Frost the Cake

  • Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.

13. Optional Garnish

  • Sprinkle chopped walnuts or decorative hearts over the frosting if desired.

14. Serve and Enjoy!

  • Slice and serve your delicious banana cake. Enjoy the moist texture and creamy frosting!

Tips:

  • Ripe bananas are key to the best flavor. Look for bananas with brown spots for optimal sweetness.
  • Placing the cake in the freezer after baking ensures it stays ultra moist.
  • Buttermilk adds a rich, tangy flavor. If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1½ tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar to 1½ cups of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.

This banana cake is not only incredibly moist but also perfectly balanced with the creamy tanginess of the cream cheese frosting. It’s sure to become a favorite dessert!

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