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Banana Cake

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If you’re searching for a dessert that radiates warmth and comfort, this moist Banana Cake is your answer! It’s not only incredibly easy to prepare, but it also delivers on flavor, making it the perfect treat for family gatherings or busy weeknights. This delightful cake features a fluffy texture and is generously topped with creamy frosting, ensuring that every bite brings smiles around the table. Whether for birthdays, brunches, or just because you deserve something sweet, this Banana Cake will quickly become a favorite in your home. Plus, it’s highly customizable—feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for an extra twist!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 2 1/8 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • For frosting: 1/2 cup butter (softened), 8 oz cream cheese (softened), icing sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch pan.
  2. Mix mashed bananas with lemon juice in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Cream softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time; stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually mix dry ingredients with buttermilk and fold in banana mixture gently.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about one hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cake completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.

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