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Banana Cake

Banana Cake
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Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade banana cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that will charm your taste buds and impress your guests. This recipe features ripe bananas, ensuring natural sweetness and rich texture, complemented by a creamy frosting that takes it to the next level. Perfect for birthdays, brunches, or any occasion that calls for a sweet treat, this banana cake is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Whether enjoyed plain or adorned with nuts and decorations, each slice promises a burst of flavor that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup softened butter
  • 2 1/8 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla (for frosting)
  • 3 1/2 cups icing sugar (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a small bowl, mix mashed bananas with lemon juice and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time and then add vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk until combined; fold in the banana mixture.
  7. Pour into prepared pan and bake for about one hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the freezer for about 45 minutes before frosting with cream cheese frosting.

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