Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a classic homemade banana cake. Moist and rich, this cake is a perfect treat for any occasion, whether enjoyed on its own or with a dollop of cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk
Optional:
- 1 recipe cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and mashed bananas. Stir in sour cream and milk.
- Combine and bake: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and bake for 35–40 minutes (or 28–32 minutes for round pans) until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and frost: Let the cake cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting, if desired.
Notes
- For a layered cake, double the frosting recipe.
- You can add chopped walnuts or mini chocolate chips for added texture.
- The cake can be made a day ahead and stored covered at room temperature or refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
