Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is key to making a scrumptious banana cake. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk with a splash of vinegar)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Fold in walnuts if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use overripe bananas.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg