Old Fashioned Banana Cake With Banana Frosting
If there is one dessert that universally pleases, it’s banana cake with banana frosting. The aroma of freshly baked cake wafting through the kitchen is enough to get anyone’s mouth watering. This old-fashioned recipe has been passed down through generations, and it’s easy to see why – it’s delicious, comforting, and perfect for any occasion. Let’s dive in and learn how to make the perfect banana cake with banana frosting.
Ingredients
The ingredients for this recipe are simple, and you likely have most of them in your pantry already.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large bananas)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
For the banana frosting, you’ll need:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 1 large banana)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2-4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Follow these steps to create the perfect old-fashioned banana cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, make the banana frosting:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
- Once the cakes are cooled, spread a generous amount of frosting on one cake layer, then top with the other layer. Spread the remaining frosting on the top and sides of the cake.
- Enjoy!
Tips and Variations
If you want to mix it up a bit, try these tips and variations:
- Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
- Swap out the banana frosting for cream cheese frosting.
- Make cupcakes instead of a cake – just adjust the baking time accordingly.
- If your bananas aren’t ripe enough, try placing them in a brown paper bag for a day or two to speed up the ripening process.
- Use overripe bananas that you were going to throw out for even better banana flavor.
Conclusion
Now that you know how to make this delicious old-fashioned banana cake with banana frosting, it’s time to get baking! This recipe is easy to make and is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Try out the tips and variations to make it your own, and enjoy the sweet, comforting flavor of banana cake.
