The-Number-1 Banana Cake
This Number-1 Banana Cake Recipe is the perfect combination of moistness, sweetness, and banana flavor. It's an ideal dessert for banana lovers and a surefire hit at any gathering. With straightforward steps and simple ingredients, this recipe delivers a cake that's deliciously soft and flavorful, earning rave reviews from home bakers.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup white sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 units large eggs
- 4 units ripe bananas, mashed
- ⅔ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cake springs back when gently pressed, about 30 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For added depth of flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of sugar with brown sugar for a richer taste.
Fold in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans for a nutty texture.
Ensure your bananas are overripe for maximum sweetness and moisture.
To make this cake lighter, sift the flour before measuring.