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Moist and delicious A-Number-1 Banana Cake topped with walnuts.

The Best Banana Cake Recipe

Discover the best Banana Cake recipe! This easy-to-follow guide ensures a moist and delicious cake perfect for any occasion. Learn how to make it step by step.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert Plate
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 355.69 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 ripe bananas mashed
  • cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round pans.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Cream white sugar, brown sugar, and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in mashed bananas. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing well after each addition. Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake springs back when gently pressed, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove cake layers from the oven and place them on a damp tea towel to cool.
Keyword Apple Strudel Muffins, Baking, Banana Cake, caramelized bananas