This cake is bananas! B-A-N-A-N-A-S!
Okay, just channeling my inner-Gwen Stefani there.
What? Am I the only one with an inner Gwen Stefani?
Come on now!
I ain't no holla-back girl!
For those of you who have no clue what I'm talking about, just forget you ever read that upper half of the post.
I make stuff with bananas and I feel obligated to sing that song. I can't help it. It's hard-wired into me at this point.
I buy bananas like crazy. Every time I go to the store, I pick up a bunch. Mainly because my son and husband love them.
Also because they can never eat them as fast as I buy them so I have excuses to make yummy goodness like Banana Bread and this Banana Cake. This recipe was given to me by a co-worker many years ago and I cannot even tell you the number of times I have made it. It is just so good (with or without the frosting).
So if you have some super ripe bananas, maybe try this cake some time.
The riper the banana, the sweeter the cake!
Ingredients:
For the cake
1
1/4 cup sugar
1
cup sour cream
2
eggs
4
tablespoons butter, melted
4
medium, super ripe bananas, mashed
2
teaspoons vanilla extract
2
cups all-purpose flour
1/2
teaspoon table salt
1
teaspoon baking soda
1
cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the frosting
(optional)
4
tablespoons butter, softened
1/2
cup heavy cream
1
teaspoon vanilla extract
2
1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
Directions:
Preheat
the oven to 375F degrees.
Spray
13x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray (I like the kind that has flour in
it).
In
a medium bowl, cream together sugar, sour cream, egg, and melted butter. Add mashed bananas and vanilla extract. Add flour, salt, and baking soda; mix
well.
Pour
into greased pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes
until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool completely before frosting.
To make frosting:
Cream
butter and confectioner's sugar together until smooth. Slowly add the heavy cream; stir until
smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Spread on cooled cake.
Cook’s Note: The frosting really is
optional in this. This cake is so moist and is plenty sweet all by itself. It
will be more like a snack cake without the frosting.
Enjoy!
20 comments:
Oh wow this cake looks to die for! I'm loving the flavors! :)
Love the frosting!
This sound and look delicious!! gloria
I love any banana recipes! Can't wait to try it!
Haha, the Gwen Stefani reference is great. That song was my jam back in the day. I love banana cake. Yours looks amazing.
Brandie, this looks incredible! I've got a bunch of good ripe bananas, I'll have to give this a try! YUM!!!
I got the first half of the post and I'm still chuckling! Love the recipe and it's right on time. A very dear friend requested a banana cake for her birthday that's coming soon. Thanks a bunch!
You're so funny! =) Believe it or not, I made banana cupcakes from scratch just 2 days ago. I love this recipe with sour cream added...MMMM!
This is one gorgeous cake. Holla!
I've never thought of banana cake -- only bread, or muffins. I'm thinking I'd like this cake even better!
Looks so great, moist and delicious - love this! frosting looks great too
Mary x
Brandie, you always have such wonderful recipes. It is a real pleasure to visit your blog. I never leave empty handed. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
Oh this looks heavenly! You know, my monkey would love this one! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper! (Oh, and for getting that song stuck in my head!)
Everyday Mom's Meals
I know exactly what you are talking about ..... And this recipe looks delicious. Cannot wait to try this one.
I Love Banana Cake! This looks Delicious! I saw you on EMM Church Supper! <3 and Hugs! I'd love for you to join our Thursday's Treasures sometime. <3 and HUgs!
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Love ur blog!!!
Do u think that i can use this recipe for cup cakes?
Thank u!
greetings from Norway;)
Hello Norway!! I don't see why you couldn't make these into cupcakes. You'll have to adjust the baking times slightly though :)
Lmao! I got that one right away and must admit that I can't make any reference to bananas without breaking into song.
Ya know my friend made a banana cake for her niece's Birthday that was honestly one of the best cakes I had ever had. I've been bugging her for the recipe but she has yet to give it up. I'm going to have to try yours, it sounds very similar.
This is my third time making this cake - my family loves it! Thank you!
Hi Builder Mama - so happy you love it!! Thank you so much for letting me know!! :)
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