banana lovers cake

Southwest, FL
Updated on Mar 2, 2023

This cake is screaming with banana flavor! It's moist, delicious, and topped with a brown sugar frosting. Enjoy!

prep time
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 9 x 13 size pan

Ingredients

  • THE CAKE
  • 4 - tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups ripe mashed bananas (3 to 4 bananas depending on the size)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • THE FROSTING
  • 4 - tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

How To Make banana lovers cake

  • Step 1
    Grease and flour a 9 x 13 cake pan.
  • Step 2
    Using a large bowl and electric beaters, beat sugar, butter, sour cream, and eggs until creamy. Beat in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  • Step 3
    Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well, and pour into the prepared baking pan.
  • Cake is done and cooling.
    Step 4
    Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35 minutes. Every oven is different, so time may vary. Cake is done when an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Step 5
    Cool cake completely. When the cake is cool prepare the frosting.
  • Step 6
    THE FROSTING
  • Step 7
    In a small pan over medium heat melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into a large bowl. Let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Frosted Banana Cake
    Step 8
    Then add powdered sugar and vanilla to the bowl and beat with electric beaters until smooth. Spread the frosting over the cake.
  • A piece of banana cake
    Step 9
    Cut into desired size pieces and serve! Enjoy!

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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