Description
Discover the ultimate banana cake recipe that’s hailed as the best in the world! This moist, flavorful, and easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion. With ripe bananas and a creamy frosting, it promises to delight your taste buds. Let’s dive into how you can make this delicious treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups bananas, mashed, ripe
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 1/8 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 1/2 cups icing sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch pan.
- Prepare Banana Mixture: In a small bowl, mix mashed bananas with lemon juice and set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter and 2 1/8 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla.
- Combine Mixtures: Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Stir in the banana mixture.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for one hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Freeze Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and place it directly into the freezer for 45 minutes to ensure it stays very moist.
- Prepare Frosting: For the frosting, cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add the icing sugar and beat on low speed until combined, then on high speed until the frosting is smooth.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the frosting on the cooled cake.
- Optional Topping: Sprinkle chopped walnuts or decorative hearts over the top of the frosting, if desired.
Notes
Serving Tips:
- Best Temperature: Serve the banana cake slightly chilled or at room temperature to enjoy the perfect texture and flavor.
- Enhancements: Enhance your banana cake experience by pairing it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Presentation: For a more elegant presentation, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar or decorate with fresh banana slices and mint leaves.
Storage Tips:
- Refrigeration: Store the banana cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This will keep the cake fresh for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: For longer storage, freeze individual slices wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and placed in a freezer-safe bag. The cake can be frozen for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw slices in the refrigerator overnight.
- Prevent Drying: To prevent the cake from drying out, make sure it is fully covered with plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container before refrigeration or freezing.
