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A thick slice of moist banana cake on a white plate with a fork
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Best Moist Banana Cake

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 380kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs , beaten
  • 2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas (approx. 5 medium bananas)
  • 1/2 cup buttermil k
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Cream the softened butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Incorporate the beaten eggs, mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly.
  • Gradually fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before serving.