Banana Cake (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups bananas, mashed, ripe.
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2 teaspoons lemon juice.
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3 cups flour.
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda.
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
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3/4 cup butter, softened.
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2 1/8 cups sugar.
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3 large eggs.
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2 teaspoons vanilla.
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk.
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1/2 cup butter, softened (for frosting).
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (for frosting).
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1 teaspoon vanilla (for frosting).
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3 1/2 cups icing sugar (for frosting).
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch pan.
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In a small bowl, mix mashed bananas with lemon juice and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter and 2 1/8 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla.
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Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Stir in the banana mixture.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for one hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and place it directly into the freezer for 45 minutes to ensure it stays very moist.
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For the frosting, cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add the icing sugar and beat on low speed until combined, then on high speed until the frosting is smooth.
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Spread the frosting on the cooled cake.
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Sprinkle chopped walnuts or decorative hearts over the top of the frosting, if desired.
Notes:
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This recipe makes a moist and flavorful banana cake that is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
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The unique step of freezing the cake immediately after baking ensures it stays exceptionally moist.