Banana Cake with Luscious Buttercream Frosting

This Banana Cake with Luscious Buttercream Frosting is the ultimate comfort dessert, bringing together the natural sweetness of bananas and the decadent indulgence of homemade frosting. It’s perfect for celebrations, casual get-togethers, or just because you deserve a sweet treat. The cake’s soft texture and the frosting’s velvety smoothness create a heavenly combination that will have you coming back for more.

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This Banana Cake with Luscious Buttercream Frosting is a delightful blend of moist banana cake and creamy buttercream frosting. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, this cake is a fantastic way to use up ripe bananas and treat yourself to a slice of deliciousness. The natural sweetness of the bananas pairs beautifully with the rich frosting, making every bite a taste of pure bliss.

Exciting Story:

There’s something magical about the aroma of freshly baked banana cake wafting through the house. It takes me back to my childhood when my mom would bake this cake for special occasions. I remember the excitement of helping her mash the bananas and mix the batter, eagerly waiting for the cake to come out of the oven. When I made this cake for my family, it quickly became a favorite. My husband, who’s not typically a cake person, couldn’t resist a second slice, and our kids absolutely love it. Now, it’s a staple in our home, often requested for birthdays and family gatherings.

Why This Banana Cake with Luscious Buttercream Frosting:

Discover why this recipe stands out:

 

• Incredibly Moist and Tender: The bananas keep the cake soft and moist.
• Rich and Creamy Frosting: The buttercream frosting adds a luxurious touch.
• Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether it’s a birthday, a potluck, or a simple family dessert, this cake is always a hit.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large bananas)
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

For the Luscious Buttercream Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

How to Make Banana Cake with Luscious Buttercream Frosting:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Prepare the Bananas:
   1. In a small bowl, mix the mashed bananas with lemon juice and set aside.
3. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
   1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Cream the Butter and Sugar:
   1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
   1. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
7. Fold in the Bananas:
   1. Gently fold in the mashed bananas.
8. Bake the Cake:
   1. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   2. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Make the Luscious Buttercream Frosting:
   1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
   2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt, beating until smooth and fluffy.
10. Assemble the Cake:
    1. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of buttercream frosting on top of one cake layer.
    2. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream.

Tips:

• Ensure the bananas are fully ripe for the best flavor and texture.
• Chill the cake layers before frosting to prevent crumbs from mixing into the frosting.
• Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for a warm, spicy note.

Banana Cake with Luscious Buttercream Frosting

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Recipe by Alexandra Course: All Word Recipes

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

1

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Ingredients

• For the Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large bananas)

• 2 teaspoons 2 lemon juice

• 3 cups 3 all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 teaspoons 1 1/2 baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 salt

• 3/4 cup 3/4 unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups 2 granulated sugar

• 3 large 3 eggs

• 2 teaspoons 2 vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 buttermilk

• For the Luscious Buttercream Frosting:

• 1 cup 1 unsalted butter, softened

• 4 cups 4 powdered sugar

• 1/4 cup 1/4 heavy cream

• 2 teaspoons 2 vanilla extract

• Pinch salt

Directions

• Preheat the Oven:
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
• Prepare the Bananas:
• In a small bowl, mix the mashed bananas with lemon juice and set aside.
• Mix the Dry Ingredients:
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
• Cream the Butter and Sugar:
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add Eggs and Vanilla:
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
• Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
• Fold in the Bananas:
• Gently fold in the mashed bananas.
• Bake the Cake:
• Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Make the Luscious Buttercream Frosting:
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
• Gradually add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt, beating until smooth and fluffy.
• Assemble the Cake:
• Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of buttercream frosting on top of one cake layer.
• Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream.

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