Introduction:
This banana cake recipe is a perfect way to use up ripe bananas, resulting in a moist and delicious dessert that is sure to please your taste buds. With a hint of cinnamon and a creamy frosting, this cake is a must-try for banana lovers!
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mash the bananas with a fork and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, until well combined.
- Fold in the mashed bananas until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cake with your favorite frosting and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 250 || Carbohydrates: 36g || Protein: 4g || Fat: 10g || Fiber: 2g