Banana Cake Recipe

Name: Banana Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 2 mashed super ripe bananas (about 3/4 cup); 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; Frosting:; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste* (see below); 1 1/4 cups confectioner's sugar; *Here's the general rule for substituting vanilla:; 1 vanilla bean =; 1 tablespoon vanilla powder =; 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste =; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Cake:
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 egg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 mashed super ripe bananas (about 3/4 cup)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Frosting:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste* (see below)
1 1/4 cups confectioner's sugar
*Here's the general rule for substituting vanilla:
1 vanilla bean =
1 tablespoon vanilla powder =
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste =
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

1
To make cake (easily mixed by hand):
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Preheat the oven to 375F (see note below). Cream together sugar, sour cream, egg, and 2 tablespoons softened butter. Add mashed bananas and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add flour, salt, and baking soda; mix well. Pour into greased 8x8 pan. Bake at 375F for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
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To make frosting:
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Cream butter and confectioner's sugar together until smooth. Slowly add the heavy cream; stir until smooth. Stir in the vanilla bean paste until fully incorporated. Spread on cooled cake.
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Note - Bake at 350F if using a glass pan.
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Recipe doubles well to fit in a 9x13 pan.

880

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 2/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Banana Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Banana Cake

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