Freshly baked Banana Cake

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for freshly baked banana cake:

Newly Baked Banana Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Incorporate Bananas: Add the mashed bananas to the mixture and blend until well combined.
6. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the banana mixture, alternating with the buttermilk (or yogurt), starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve: Once the cake is completely cooled, you can frost it with your favorite frosting, sprinkle it with powdered sugar, or enjoy it plain.

Optional Cream Cheese Frosting:

Ingredients:

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Add the vanilla extract and beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
4. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.

Enjoy your freshly baked banana cake!