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A-Number-1 Banana Cake
Prep
30 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Medium
This banana cake has been my go to dessert for years, and honestly, it's one of the easiest cakes you can make. With just an hour from start to finish, you'll have a moist, delicious cake on the table without any fuss. The ripe bananas are naturally rich in potassium and fiber, so you can feel a little better about indulging in a generous slice. Plus, the ingredients are probably already sitting in your pantry, making this an affordable option that doesn't require a trip to the store. Whether you're baking for a family gathering or simply craving homemade cake, this reliable recipe delivers every single time.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 22 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 11 tablespoon baking soda
- 11 pinch salt
- 11 cup white sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar¾ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 22 eggs
- 44 ripe bananas, mashed
- ⅔ cup buttermilk⅔ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup chopped walnuts½ cup chopped walnuts
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round pans.
- 2
Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
- 3
Cream white sugar, brown sugar, and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in mashed bananas. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing well after each addition. Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until cake springs back when gently pressed, about 30 minutes.
- 5
Remove cake layers from the oven and place them on a damp tea towel to cool.
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