aBanana Cake Recipe

Here’s a recipe for Banana Cake, including ingredients, instructions, and approximate nutrition information:

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk

For the frosting:

• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Chopped nuts or banana slices for garnish (optional)

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 mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Mix in the mashed bananas until incorporated.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
10. While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
11. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
12. Stir in the vanilla extract until incorporated.
13. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
14. Garnish with chopped nuts or banana slices, if desired.

Nutrition information (per serving, based on 12 servings):

• Calories: Approximately 450
• Total Fat: Approximately 20g
• Saturated Fat: Approximately 12g
• Cholesterol: Approximately 85mg
• Sodium: Approximately 300mg
• Total Carbohydrates: Approximately 65g
• Dietary Fiber: Approximately 1g
• Sugars: Approximately 45g
• Protein: Approximately 4g

Enjoy this delicious and moist Banana Cake as a delightful dessert or snack!