🍌 Moist Banana Cake Recipe

This moist and fluffy banana cake is packed with real banana flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for any occasion, it pairs beautifully with a rich cream cheese frosting or can be enjoyed on its own as a delicious treat.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large)

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)

• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup buttermilk (or plain yogurt/sour cream)

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Optional Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup butter, softened

• 2–2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

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🧁 Instructions

1. Prepare the Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan or two 8-inch round pans.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 mins).

4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla.

5. Mix in mashed bananas.

6. Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.

7. Pour batter into prepared pan(s). Bake for 35–40 minutes (for 9x13 pan) or 25–30 minutes (for round pans), or until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Let cake cool completely before frosting.

2. Make the Frosting (Optional):

1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.

2. Add powdered sugar gradually and beat until fluffy.

3. Mix in vanilla and a pinch of salt.

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✅ Tips:

• Add chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.

• This cake freezes well, with or without frosting.

• For extra banana flavor, use overripe bananas with lots of brown spots.

🍌 Moist Banana Cake Recipe