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    Best Banana Cake

    Published: Aug 22, 2017 / Updated: Dec 17, 2021 by Amy / 2 Comments

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    Best banana cake recipe in the world! This recipe is so moist and fluffy. A moist banana cake recipe from scratch!
    Best banana cake recipe in the world! This recipe is so moist and fluffy. A moist banana cake recipe from scratch!

    The best banana cake is soft, moist and full of banana flavor. Topped with a delicious cream cheese topping and chopped nuts.

    A slice of banana cake on a plate.

    Ripe bananas aren't just for banana bread. They also make the most delicious cake too!

    This banana cake is baked low and slow at 275°F to help the cake retain it's flavor and to keep it really moist.

    The addition of sour cream in the batter helps to give this cake lots of moisture too!

    Ingredients you will need

    • granulated sugar
    • light brown sugar
    • 1 stick unsalted butter room temperature
    • eggs
    • ripe bananas
    • juice of 1 lemon
    • sour cream
    • vanilla extract
    • all purpose flour
    • baking soda
    • salt

    How to make banana bread

    Here's a quick overview of how to make this banana bread recipe.

    • Preheat oven to 275°F degrees.
    • Mash the bananas with a fork and add the juice of one lemon. Set aside.
    • Beat the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Add the rest of the wet ingredients and then the dry ingredients.
    • Using a spatula, fold in the mashed bananas.
    • Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake for 50-60 minutes.
    • Once baked, place a towel in the freezer and put the banana cake on top for 45 minutes. Remove and then let cool completely before frosting.

    How to store

    Store leftovers, covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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    Best banana cake recipe in the world! This recipe is so moist and fluffy. A moist banana cake recipe from scratch!

    Best Banana Cake

    A moist delicious banana cake made from scratch!
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate
    prep time: 10 minutes
    cook time: 55 minutes
    total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    servings: 12

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup light brown sugar
    • 1 stick unsalted butter room temperature
    • 2 eggs
    • 3 ripe bananas mashed
    • juice of 1 lemon
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla paste or vanilla extract
    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • homemade whipped cream
    • homemade cream cheese frosting

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 275°F and grease and line a 9" x 13" pan with parchment paper.
    • In a small bowl, mash the bananas with a fork and mix in the juice of one lemon. Set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Add the vanilla paste and one egg and beat until incorporated. Add the second egg and continue to beat until well combined. Add the sour cream and beat until smooth.
    • Sift the flour, baking soda and salt together and add to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Using a spatula, fold in the mashed bananas.
    • Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake for 50-60 minutes. The top should be golden brown. (Moist crumbs should cling to a toothpick inserted into the center when it's done.)
    • Once baked, place a towel in the freezer and put the banana cake on top for 45 minutes. Remove and then let cool completely before frosting.

    Notes

    To Store: Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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    Nutrition Facts
    Best Banana Cake
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    249
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    5
    g
    8
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    15
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    37
    mg
    12
    %
    Sodium
     
    218
    mg
    9
    %
    Potassium
     
    177
    mg
    5
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    49
    g
    16
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    30
    g
    33
    %
    Protein
     
    4
    g
    8
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    180
    IU
    4
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2.7
    mg
    3
    %
    Calcium
     
    37
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    1.3
    mg
    7
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    author :Amy Duska
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    1. Hk says

      May 31, 2018 at 8:31 pm

      Hi,

      Is there any way to replace eggs with something else? I would love to try this.
      Thanks,

      Reply
      • Amy says

        June 01, 2018 at 9:19 am

        Take a look at this article Egg Substitutes It looks like they've done a lot of research on egg replacers.

        Reply

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