How to Make Banana Cake I - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to baking, there's nothing quite as satisfying as a homemade cake. From simple snacking cakes to complex layer cakes, the possibilities are endless. One beloved cake recipe that never fails to delight is the classic banana cake. Bursting with sweet, ripe bananas and warm spices, this cake is perfect for any occasion, from a casual weeknight dessert to a special celebration.

With its moist and tender crumb, banana cake is a beloved treat that's perfect for any time of yea...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ⅛ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 ¼ cups white sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups mashed bananas
  • 6 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 3 layer cake

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C). Grease and flour 3, 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Sift the flour with the baking powder and soda.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter or margarine, sugar, and salt. Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
  • Add alternately to the creamed mixture the flour mixture, the bananas, and the buttermilk. Add vanilla, and mix well. Pour into the well greased pans.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool and frost with your choice of icings.
  • Nutrition

    424 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 332mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 73g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 42g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 171mg