Best 2 Banana Cake With Buttercream Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our delectable Banana Cake adorned with a velvety Buttercream Frosting. This classic combination promises a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The moist and fluffy banana cake forms the perfect base for the rich and creamy buttercream, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. This article provides two variations of the recipe, ensuring that both novice and experienced bakers can indulge in this delightful treat. The first recipe guides you through the traditional method of making the cake from scratch, while the second recipe offers a simpler approach using a cake mix, catering to those short on time or expertise. Additionally, we have included a comprehensive guide to achieving the perfect buttercream frosting, ensuring a smooth and luscious topping for your culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA CAKE WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Banana Cake with Buttercream Frosting image

This is a super moist cake tailor-made for all the banana fans out there! The icing is divine... so you may want to double the recipe for ample sweetness!

Provided by Sandy Jones

Categories     Cakes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

BANANA CAKE
3 c sifted cake flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 c shortening
2 1/4 c granulated sugar
3 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 c mashed ripe bananas (about 4 bananas)
1 1/8 c buttermilk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
3/4 c hot milk
1/2 c butter
1/2 c shortening (butter flavored crisco not recommended)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 c granulated sugar

Steps:

  • 1. BANANA CAKE: Sift the flour, baking powder, soda, and salt together in a bowl and set aside.
  • 2. Cream the shortening; gradually add sugar and continue creaming. Add beaten eggs and bananas and mix well.
  • 3. Add the flour mixture alternately with the combined buttermilk and vanilla, beginning and ending with the flour.
  • 4. Pour into two 9 inch layer pans that have been greased and floured. Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • 5. BUTTERCREAM FROSTING: Heat milk until very hot but not boiling.
  • 6. Cream the butter and shortening until fluffy. Gradually add cornstarch and sugar. Beat well after each addition, then add vanilla.
  • 7. Add hot milk to sugar mixture a little at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition until all the sugar dissolves and it is thick enough to spread. It's very important to add the milk a little at a time or it will cause the frosting to curdle.

EILEEN'S BIRTHDAY BANANA CAKE WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Eileen's Birthday Banana Cake With Buttercream Frosting image

This recipe is from Eileen Goudge's book, "Something Warm From the Oven". Use the Buttercream frosting recipe with it.

Provided by Chef Gina Calina

Categories     Dessert

Time 48m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 bananas, very ripe, mashed to equal 1 cup
1/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease & flour two 8-or 9-inch round cake pans, and line the bottoms with parchment.
  • Cream the butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed. Gradually add the sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, beating until pale & fluffy. Blend in vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • In another bowl,sift the flour with the baking powder,soda & salt.
  • In a another small bowl, combine mashed bananas & buttermilk.
  • To the creamed mixture add in the following order, beating on low speed after each addition just until blended: A third of the flour mixture,half the banana mixture,half the remaining flour mixture,the remaining banana mixture,then the remaining flour mixture.
  • Spoon batter into pans. Bake 25-30 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes before inverting onto wire racks. Cool before frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.2, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 83.7, Sodium 314.2, Carbohydrate 71.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 41.7, Protein 5.9

Tips:

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the cake will be.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making the cake light and airy.
  • Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together before adding them to the batter. This will help to ensure that the cake is light and fluffy.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a piping bag or a spatula to spread the frosting evenly over the cake.
  • Garnish the cake with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or other desired toppings.
  • Serve the cake immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This banana cake with buttercream frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is light and fluffy. The tips above will help you make the best banana cake possible.

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