Fluffy Banana Cake with Whipped Banana Icing
Indulge in the ultimate banana dessert bliss with this Fluffy Banana Cake with Whipped Banana Icing, the perfect treat for banana lovers everywhere! This moist and airy cake is infused with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, balanced by a tender crumb from tangy buttermilk. Topped with a luscious whipped banana icing, made from freshly mashed banana, whipped cream, and a touch of powdered sugar, this cake offers a light and creamy finish that’s simply irresistible. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s a delightful centerpiece for any gathering, from birthdays to casual family dinners. Whether baked as a sheet cake or a layered delight, this banana cake with its cloud-like icing will have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfect for showcasing overripe bananas, it’s a must-try crowd-pleaser that’s both nostalgic and refreshing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 3 medium Ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Buttermilk
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream (for icing)
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 medium Ripe banana (mashed, for icing)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined after each addition. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan(s) on a wire rack.
While the cake cools, make the whipped banana icing. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with a hand or stand mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
Sift the powdered sugar into the whipped cream and gently fold to combine.
Add the mashed banana and vanilla extract, and continue whipping just until stiff peaks form. Do not overmix.
Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the whipped banana icing evenly over the top (or between layers if using round pans).
Slice, serve, and enjoy your fluffy banana cake with whipped banana icing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 200.8 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.6 g | 608% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 919 mg | 306% | |
| Sodium | 3774 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 676.7 g | 246% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 437.3 g | ||
| Protein | 53.6 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.6 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 508 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2453 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
