Ingredients for Banana Cake:
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large ripe bananas (mashed)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional):
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Recipe for Banana Cake:
Step 1: Prepare the Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Fold in the mashed bananas until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 2: Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 3: Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional)
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake or serve it on the side.
Nutritional Information for Banana Cake
The following breakdown is for a single serving (1/12th of the cake, without frosting):
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Sugars: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
Tips for the Perfect Banana Cake
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavourful your cake will be.
- Do not overmix: Overmixing can lead to a dense cake texture.
- Add mix-ins: For variety, fold in chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut.
- Customize the frosting: If cream cheese frosting isn’t your favourite, try a simple glaze or dust the cake with powdered sugar.
Happy Baking!
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