Easy Banana Cake Recipes

Easy Banana Cake is a moist and flavorful cake made with ripe bananas. It’s a simple and delicious way to use up overripe bananas. Here’s a recipe for Easy Banana Cake:

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 35-40 minutes
Ready in: 50-55 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice)

For the cream cheese frosting (optional):

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
10. If desired, prepare the cream cheese frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue beating until well combined.
11. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top of the cake.
12. Slice and serve the delicious Easy Banana Cake.

This Easy Banana Cake is a delightful way to enjoy the natural sweetness and flavor of ripe bananas. It’s perfect for dessert or as a snack with a cup of tea or coffee.