Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pan. Mash ripe bananas until smooth.
- Beat softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, blending well. Mix in vanilla and mashed bananas.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Ensure the oven is properly preheated for consistent results.
- Test doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 340 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg