Moist Banana Cake
Very ripe bananas are the key to this soft, moist cake — the riper they are, the sweeter and more flavorful the result. A simple cream cheese frosting adds a tangy contrast to the banana and warm spice base. The whole cake takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to bake and cool.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- 9-inch cake pan
- Oven
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour preferably unbleached
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ¾ cup sugar white granulated
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ⅓ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 2 cups ripe bananas mashed, about 4 large bananas
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan and line it with parchment paper for easy release.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, making sure to beat well after each addition. Incorporate the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in the mashed bananas, mixing until just incorporated. Avoid over-mixing to ensure a tender crumb.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until no streaks of flour remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an even more moist cake, consider adding an additional mashed banana or a bit more sour cream.
- If the batter feels too thick, a splash of milk can help loosen it.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 248mgPotassium: 172mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 405IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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