how to make banana cake at home?

 

Certainly! Here's a simple recipe for making a delicious banana cake at home:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 to 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (to prevent browning of bananas)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk

For the Cream Cheese Frosting (optional):

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

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch cake pan.

2. In a small bowl, mix the mashed bananas with lemon juice and baking soda. Set aside.

3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.

4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, and then stir in the vanilla extract.

6. Add the banana mixture to the butter mixture and mix well.

7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.

2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy.

3. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.

4. Optionally, garnish with sliced bananas or chopped nuts.

5. Slice and serve!

Enjoy your homemade banana cake!