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Banana Dream Cake
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Banana Dream Cake: Indulge in a Slice of Heaven!

A deliciously moist and flavorful cake made with ripe bananas, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2-3 bananas
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts optional
For the frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 cup sliced bananas for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  6. For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well. Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  7. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake. Garnish with sliced bananas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half of the butter with unsweetened applesauce.
  • For added flavor, try mixing in a teaspoon of cinnamon into the batter.

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