Ultimate Banana Cake Recipe
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Ultimate Banana Cake Recipe
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This Ultimate Banana Cake Recipe is made with walnuts and slathered with buttercream frosting. Enjoy on special occasions or just because!
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Ingredients
for the cake-
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup oil neutral oil like vegetable or avocado oil
- 1/4 cup applesauce unsweetened, plain
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large bananas mashed
for the frosting-
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325° F. Spray an 8x8 square dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to combine and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, mix sugar, oil, and applesauce together. Add eggs, vanilla extract and mashed bananas and mix just until combined.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Pour into prepared dish and bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted. Cool completely.
for the frosting-
- Place butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. As soon as the butter melts, remove from heat immediately and pour into a different container. Cool to room temperature.
- In a small bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip together cooled melted butter, vanilla extract, powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
- Spread over cooled cake and top with chopped walnuts, if desired.
- Slice into even squares and serve!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
- Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
388kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
251mg
(10%)
Potassium
174mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
39g
(78%)
Vitamin A
255IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
2.6mg
(3%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 251mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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