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The Best Banana Cake I've Ever Had
Moist, tender banana cake paired with creamy cream cheese frosting. A comforting classic that's worth the baking time.
★★★★☆
(740 reviews on Sally's Baking)
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Prep time30 min
Bake time45 min
Total time5 hr
Makes12
Ingredients
1
1 and 1/2 cups (345g) mashed bananas (about 4 medium or 3 large bananas)
2
3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
3
1 teaspoon baking powder
4
1 teaspoon baking soda
5
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
8
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
9
1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
10
3 large eggs, at room temperature
11
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
13
8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
14
1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
15
3 cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar, plus an extra 1/4 cup if needed
16
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
17
1/8 teaspoon salt
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