How to Make Sour Cream Banana Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bananas are a versatile fruit that can be used in a variety of recipes, from smoothies to breads to cakes. One delicious way to use up ripe bananas is to make a sour cream banana cake. This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a potluck, or just a sweet treat for yourself.

What sets this cake apart from traditional banana bread is the addition of sour cream, which adds a tangy flavor and a creamy texture to the cake. It also helps keep...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups butter, softened and divided
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 bananas, mashed
  • 1 1/4 cups sour cream, divided
  • 4 cups sifted cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 3-layer, 9-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three (9-inch) round cake pans.
  • Beat together brown sugar and 1 cup butter in a large bowl until creamy and smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in mashed bananas and 1 cup sour cream. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Mix in nuts and 2 teaspoons vanilla until incorporated.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers of cakes comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Allow cakes layers to cool completely on wired racks.
  • Meanwhile, beat confectioners' sugar, remaining 1/2 cup butter, and remaining 1/4 cup sour cream in a large bowl until well combined. Add remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla and beat until frosting is fluffy.
  • Layer cooled cake layers with frosting.
  • Nutrition

    802 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 137mg
    • Sodium: 352mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 114g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 72g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 335mg