Best Banana Cake Recipe – Super Moist & Easy to Make

If you’ve been searching for the ultimate banana cake, you just found it!

This Best Banana Cake Recipe is incredibly moist, perfectly sweet, and surprisingly easy to make. With a soft, tender crumb and rich banana flavor in every bite, it’s the kind of dessert that keeps people coming back for seconds.

Whether you’re using up overripe bananas or baking for a special occasion, this cake delivers bakery-style results right from your home kitchen. Topped with your favorite frosting, like classic cream cheese or whipped buttercream, it’s a crowd-pleasing treat that’s as simple as it is delicious.

So grab those bananas, and let’s get baking!

Ingredients:

• 1¼ cups (160g) Cake flour
• ¾ tsp baking soda
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about ¾ cup, 180 grams)
• ¼ cup (60ml) buttermilk (or milk mixed with 1 tsp vinegar/lemon juice)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions:

1. Make the Buttermilk
   To make buttermilk, simply pour the milk into a bowl or measuring cup and add the required amount of lemon juice or vinegar. Stir gently and let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes, allowing it to curdle slightly. Once it’s ready, you can use the freshly made buttermilk in your recipe.
2. Preheat and PreparePreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan with butter to ensure the cake comes out easily after baking.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients
   In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.Whisk until well combined and set aside for later use.
4. Cream Butter and Sugar
   In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This will help create a smooth, airy texture for your cake.
5. Add Egg and Bananas
   Now, incorporate the egg and beat until fully blended.Next, add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and well combined. This step infuses the cake with a rich, naturally sweet banana flavor.
6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
   Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the banana mixture to ensure they are evenly incorporated without overmixing. Adding them in small portions helps prevent clumps and ensures the batter remains light and smooth, giving you a tender, well-textured cake.Add the buttermilk and mix until fully combined.
7. Bake
   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. Make sure the surface is level to ensure the cake bakes evenly. This will help create a beautiful, uniform rise while baking. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. CoolAllow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Slice and ServeOnce the cake has cooled completely, use a sharp knife to slice it into even portions. Serve as desired, whether on its own, with a dusting of powdered sugar, or accompanied by a scoop of ice cream for an extra special treat.

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Tips

Here are the ingredients in the recipe that should be at room temperature for the best results:

• Unsalted Butter: Softened for easier creaming with sugar. Let it sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes or cut into cubes and soften in the microwave for 10-second intervals at low power (about 300 watts).
• Egg: Bring to room temperature by placing it in warm water for 5 minutes to prevent curdling.
• Buttermilk: Let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes or microwave for 5-10 seconds at medium power (about 600 watts) to bring it to the same temperature as the other ingredients.

This Best-Ever Banana Cake is the ultimate treat for banana lovers! Whether you’re serving it at a gathering or enjoying a slice with your afternoon coffee, it’s guaranteed to impress.

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