Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix gently just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Check for doneness around 60 minutes; baking times may vary based on oven.
- For variety, add chocolate chips or chopped nuts into the batter before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 290 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg