Banana Cake

5 from 4 votes

This Banana Cake recipe will knock your socks off. It is so easy to make, but moist perfect and delicious. It comes with a fast chocolate frosting that is drool worthy.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Cooling time1 hr

Total Time1 hr 45 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy cake recipe

Servings: pieces

Calories: 292kcal

Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

Banana Cake

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 very ripe bananas mashed well
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar packed
3/4 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs at room temperature and lightly whisked
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Frosting

8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup skim milk (or a higher fat content milk)

Instructions

Banana Cake

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 by 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Be careful not to over mix.
Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out with just a few crumbs.

Chocolate Frosting

Once the cake has fully cooled, mix together the melted butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and milk. Whisk until smooth. Pour over cake and spread it out. Allow a few minutes to set before cutting the cake.

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