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The Best Banana Cake

Packed with ripe bananas and topped with creamy frosting, this moist, flavorful cake is perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup butter softened
  • 2 ⅛ cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk

Frosting:

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix the mashed bananas and lemon juice. Set aside
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, alternating. Fold in the banana mixture.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and place immediately in the freezer for 45 minutes.

Frosting instructions:

  • Cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add vanilla and gradually mix in powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Spread over the cooled cake.

Optional topping:

  • Sprinkle with chopped walnuts for added crunch.