Indulge in the delightful world of baking with our culinary guide to crafting an irresistibly moist and flavorful banana cake. Whether you're a novice baker or an experienced gourmand, this article will unveil the secrets to creating a masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones. Brace yourself for a delightful journey as we delve into the world of ingredients, techniques, and the art of transforming simple bananas into a heavenly treat. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will redefine your perception of banana cakes, leaving you with a symphony of flavors that will dance on your palate.
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BANANA CAKE
Provided by Shiran
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Grease a 9×13-inch pan.
- In a medium bowl sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set it aside.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter, sugar, and oil on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until fluffy. Scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl occasionally. Beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla extract and beat until combined. With the mixer on low speed, add half of the dry ingredients and beat just until combined, then add the rest of the dry ingredients and beat just until combined. Do not overmix, the less you mix, the lighter the cake will be.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool to room temperature. Frost cake with cream cheese frosting.
- Store cake in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
BANANA CAKE
Banana cake is a moist cake made in a 9x13 pan filled with ripe bananas and cinnamon. Top this banana cake recipe with cream cheese frosting and extra bananas and serve!
Provided by Molly Leonard
Categories Dessert
Time 1h1m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch pan. Set aside
- To make the cake, mash the bananas with a potato masher or the back of a fork in a medium bowl and set aside.
- In another medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon together. Set aside.
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment of a handheld electric mixer, beat the butter on high speed until light and creamy, 1-2 minutes. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar and beat on high speed again for -3 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape down sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the eggs and the vanilla and beat on high speed until combined, another 1-2 minutes. Then add bananas and beat until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients into the mixture in three rounds, alternating with the sour cream until completely combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 43-46 minutes. Cake will be done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter on high speed until smooth and creamy, 2-3 minutes. Add the vanilla and salt and beat to combine. Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing well between each addition. Stop at 3 cups and add more sugar 1/8 cup at a time until you reach desired consistency.
- Spread cream cheese on frosting cooled cake and top with extra bananas and cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 232 mg, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving
AMAZINGLY EASY BANANA CAKE
One day I had 3 overripe bananas, no flour, no eggs, and four kids I did not want to take shopping. I made this up on the fly and now I make it all the time.
Provided by GERMJUNKIE
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Beat bananas, cream cheese, and oil together in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add cake mix and continue beating for 3 minutes more; spread into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 274.5 mg, Sugar 20.1 g
BANANA CAKE
Make and share this Banana Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Evie3234
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar, add egg and soda thats been dissolved in the milk, then add bananas and dry ingredients and vanilla essence.
- Mix well.
- Bake in 8 inch square pan in moderate oven (350F or 180C) for 30-40 minutes or until skewer comes out dry.
- Ice with favourite icing.
- I use a chocolate butter icing.
BANANA CAKE
Buttermilk is best for this banana cake recipe, but feel free to substitute a combination of milk and plain yogurt, or milk alone in this dessert.From the book "Lucinda's Authentic Jamaican Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Blend in the melted butter, mixing together until moist. Add 1/4 cup of the buttermilk and combine.
- In a separate bowl, combine the other 1/4 cup of buttermilk with the eggs and blend into the flour mixture. Add the vanilla and mashed bananas. Beat for 1 minute. Place the batter in a greased 9-by-13-by-2-inch pan.
- To make the topping, squeeze the flour, brown sugar, and butter together with your hands. Crumble the topping evenly over the batter. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. When the cake is done, an inserted toothpick or fork should come out clean from the center.
EASY BANANA CAKE RECIPE
Easy Banana Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting garnished with fresh banana slice! This cake bakes super moist, soft and yet so fluffy! With just 15 mins of prep time and no special techniques, there is perfection guaranteed with every bake!
Provided by Neha
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350° F and line an 8 inch pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a medium bowl using a hand mixer/stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. About 2-3 minutes.
- Add in egg and vanilla next. Whisk it until combined. Add flour, baking soda, and salt in two additions, alternating with sour cream and beat on low speed just until combined. Now fold in the mashed banana. Pour batter in the pre-lined pan and bake for about 25-35 mins or till the cake passes toothpick test.
- Allow the cake to cool down completely before frosting.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Slice, Calories 312 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 12 g, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 38 g
Tips:
- For a moist and flavorful banana cake, use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the cake will be.
- Creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy is essential for a tender and airy cake.
- Be sure to measure the flour correctly. Too much flour can make the cake dry and dense.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
Conclusion:
This easy banana cake recipe is a classic for a reason. It is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious banana cake that the whole family will love. So next time you have a few ripe bananas on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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