Best Moist Banana Cake (Print-Friendly Format)
Soft banana cake with creamy frosting, bursting with flavor and ideal for breakfast or special gatherings.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Cake
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1 1/2 cups ripe bananas, mashed
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 1/8 cups granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk
→ Frosting
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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225 grams cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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3 1/2 cups icing sugar
→ Optional Topping
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Chopped walnuts or decorative sugar hearts
# How to Make It:
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Preheat the oven to 135°C. Grease and flour a 23 x 33 cm rectangular baking pan.
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Combine the mashed bananas with lemon juice in a small bowl and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Reserve for later use.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat 3/4 cup softened butter with granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
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Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the egg mixture, mixing just until combined. Gently fold in the banana mixture.
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Transfer batter to the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre emerges clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and immediately place the pan in the freezer for 45 minutes to retain maximum moisture.
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In a bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened butter with cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, then incorporate icing sugar, first on low, then on high speed until the frosting is creamy.
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Spread frosting over the cooled cake. Garnish with chopped walnuts or decorative hearts if desired.
# Additional Information:
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For best results, ensure bananas are overripe and spotty for enhanced flavour and moisture.
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Freezing the cake immediately after baking prevents dryness and contributes to the ultra-moist texture.