Crazy Auntie's Banana Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until combined.
4. Mix in mashed bananas and buttermilk until blended. Gradually add in flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Pour batter into prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
6. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove cake from pan and cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Bananas are a powerhouse of nutrition, containing many essential vitamins and minerals.
• This banana cake is best served at room temperature or slightly warm.
• This cake can be stored, tightly wrapped in plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.