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Simple Banana Cake Recipe

This Simple Banana Cake Recipe is delicious, moist, and easy to make. Served with brown butter frosting on top. Perfect for dessert, breakfast or coffee
Course Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 9 -12 servings
Calories 311kcal
Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

For Banana Cake

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large overripe banana mashed, or 2 small ones
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Frosting

  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 2-3 Tablespoons whipping or heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • For Banana Cake
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line an 8x8" square pan with foil or parchment paper. Spray with nonstick spray
  • In a bowl mix the flour, salt, and baking soda
  • In another bowl mix the butter and sugars using a mixer on medium-high speed until the butter becomes fluffy. About 3 minutes
  • Add the banana, egg, sour cream and vanilla. Mix well
  • Finally, add the flour mixture slowly
  • Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and let it cool before frosting
  • For Frosting
  • Place the butter on a pot
  • Melt over medium heat
  • When the butter starts boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and stir frequently to prevent from burning
  • When the butter starts to smell nutty or you see the milk solids getting darker, remove from heat
  • Toss the brown butter, sugar, salt, and heavy cream in the bowl of a mixer
  • Mix on medium-high speed for 4-5 minutes or until the frosting becomes creamy and airy. If the mixture seems too stiff, add more cream
  • Frost the top of the cake and cut into squares
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 358IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg