Moist and Delicious Banana Cake

This delightful banana cake is incredibly moist and bursting with the flavors of ripe bananas. It's a perfect treat for banana lovers and a great way to use up overripe bananas. The cake is easy to prepare and makes a heavenly dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Mix in the mashed bananas until well combined.
6. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the banana mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once the cake has cooled, you can frost it with your favorite cream cheese frosting or serve it plain.
11. Enjoy the moist and delicious banana cake!

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