Banana Cake Recipe

Name: Banana Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The Banana Cake; 2 cups ripe mashed banana (3-4 depending on their size); 3 cups AP flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs (separated); 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla (I used Tahitian); 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup buttermilk; Cream and Cream Icing; 8 ounces cream cheese - room temp; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter - room temp; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons very floral honey (I used Yucatecan); 1 cup heavy cream; Sliced ripe banana - enough to cover a layer of cake

Servings: persons

The Banana Cake
2 cups ripe mashed banana (3-4 depending on their size)
3 cups AP flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs (separated)
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla (I used Tahitian)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup buttermilk
Cream and Cream Icing
8 ounces cream cheese - room temp
4 tablespoons unsalted butter - room temp
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons very floral honey (I used Yucatecan)
1 cup heavy cream
Sliced ripe banana - enough to cover a layer of cake

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["Heat the oven to 350. Butter or spray two 9"" cake tins, line with parchment rounds and butter or spray those too (I spray - it's so easy!)", "Whisk all dry ingredients except sugar together. Use a large bowl - everything is going to end up in there.", "In a second bowl, beat the egg yolks, oil and 1 C sugar together. Then beat in the banana.", "In yet another bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and 1/4 cup sugar until soft peaks form.", "Alternately mix the buttermilk and dry ingredients into the egg yolk and sugar, I did 2 rounds of each. Now fold in the egg whites.", "Pour into the pans and bake until they are golden and a tester comes out clean - 30-35 minutes. Cool for a few minutes then turn out onto a rack and cool completely.", "Whip the cream until it has stiff peaks. Beat the cream cheese and butter together, then add the sugar, vanilla and honey - beat on low until the sugar is mixed in to avoid a sugar cloud, then beat on med-high until it is smooth and whipped. Fold in the whipped cream. Chill the icing for 15-20 minutes. Place a single layer of sliced banana on the bottom cake layer, then cover with icing. Put the second layer on an ice the cake!"]

1737

kcal

Calories

Fat

201

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: The Banana Cake, 2 cups ripe mashed banana (3-4 depending on their size), 3 cups AP flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 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.

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