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Ultimate Banana Cake Recipe

This Ultimate Banana Cake Recipe is made with walnuts and slathered with buttercream frosting. Enjoy on special occasions or just because!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 388 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 325° F. Spray an 8x8 square dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to combine and set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. 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-
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Spread over cooled cake and top with chopped walnuts, if desired.
  4. 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

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

% 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.