Best 6 Buttermilk Banana Chiffon Cake Recipes

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In the realm of desserts, few cakes can rival the delicate charm of a buttermilk banana chiffon cake. Its feathery texture, infused with the sweet aroma of bananas, is a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. As a culinary masterpiece, it demands a perfect balance of ingredients and meticulous preparation, transforming humble ingredients into an ethereal delight. In this guide, we will embark on a culinary journey, exploring the secrets behind creating the ultimate buttermilk banana chiffon cake, guiding you through every step of the process to achieve a cake that is not just a dessert but a celebration of taste and artistry.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERMILK BANANA CAKE



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Meet the Cook: When I was a girl, this was my family's favorite Sunday cake. Since I'm "nuts" about nuts, I added the pecans. It became our youngsters' favorite as well. My husband and I have four grown children and seven grandchildren. -Arlene Grenz, Linton, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, bananas and vanilla; beat for 2 minutes. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For filling, combine the sugar, flour and salt in a small saucepan. Stir in half-and-half until smooth; add butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and pecans. Cool. Spread between cake layers. , In a chilled large bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, a tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form. Spread over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BANANA CHIFFON CAKE



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This airy, sugar-dusted banana cake from Eileen Laudani of Eugene, Oregon is heavenly. Top each slice with a small scoop of sorbet or frozen yogurt.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup vegetable oil
7 large eggs, yolks and whites separated
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, mash banana. Add oil, egg yolks, vanilla, and 3/4 cup cold water; mix to combine. Add to flour mixture, and whisk batter until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, place egg whites and cream of tartar; using an electric mixer, beat until stiff peaks form. With a rubber spatula, gently fold into batter just until combined (do not overmix). Pour into a 10-inch angel-food cake pan with legs. Bake until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Invert pan onto legs over counter; let cool completely. Reinvert pan, and run a thin metal spatula around edge to release onto platter. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve.

BANANA CHIFFON CAKE



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"Simple yet delicious desserts were my Aunt Allie's specialty," notes Nancy Horsburgh of Everett, Ontario. "This cake was one of her best."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 eggs, separated
2-1/4 cups cake flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium)
Chocolate frosting or frosting of your choice

Steps:

  • Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, oil, water and vanilla; add to dry ingredients along with bananas. Beat until well blended. In another large bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into yolk mixture., Gently spoon batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on lowest rack at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert baking pan; cool completely. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Invert cake onto serving plate; frost top and sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BANANA CHIFFON CAKE



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Very quick and easy to make, and has a great outcome. It is a very moist, soft, and flavorful cake.

Provided by Althea Rivers

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups white sugar, divided
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
6 eggs, separated, divided
¾ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 bananas, mashed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sift flour, 1/2 of the sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Add egg yolks, water, oil, and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
  • Beat egg whites and cream of tartar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Continue beating until stiff and shiny peaks form; add remaining sugar and beat until incorporated. Fold egg yolk mixture and bananas into egg white mixture just until blended. Slowly pour batter into a 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake springs back when lightly touched, 55 to 65 minutes. Invert pan onto a plate and cool. Loosen edges of cake and remove pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 248.6 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

BUTTERMILK BANANA CHIFFON CAKE



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Make and share this Buttermilk Banana Chiffon Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lisa_Roy

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs, separated
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup oil
1 cup banana, mashed (very ripe)
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Grease two (2) 8-inch round pans well and dust with flour.
  • Beat egg whites until fluffy.
  • Gradually beat in 1/3 cup of sugar.
  • Beat until very stiff and glossy.
  • In another bowl stir remaining sugar, flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
  • Add oil, bananas, half of buttermilk and vanilla.
  • Mix well for 1 minute at medium speed on mixer.
  • Add remaining buttermilk and egg yolks.
  • Beat another minute. Fold in beaten egg whites and nuts.
  • Pour in prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.
  • Frost with cream cheese frosting.

BUTTERMILK BANANA CAKE



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Make and share this Buttermilk Banana Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs; beat for 2 minutes. Add banana and vanilla; beat for 2 minutes. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Pour into two greased and floured 9 inch round baking pans. Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove to wire racks and cool completely.
  • For filling, combine half-and-half cream, sugar, butter, flour and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and pecans. Cool. Spread between cake layers.
  • For frosting, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the confectioners sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.1, Fat 33.7, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 129.3, Sodium 421.7, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 38.7, Protein 5.2

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for a sweeter and more flavorful cake.
  • Make sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help the cake to rise properly.
  • Gradually add the eggs to the batter, one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Buttermilk banana chiffon cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its light and fluffy texture, sweet banana flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this buttermilk banana chiffon cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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