Moist Banana Cake with Caramelized Brown Sugar Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Moist Banana Cake topped with a rich and creamy Caramelized Brown Sugar Frosting. This heavenly dessert combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a luscious frosting that takes inspiration from classic Southern desserts. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or just a sweet treat at home, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and enjoy each moist bite paired with the sweet undertones of brown sugar.
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Servings
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Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
1/2 cup (softened)
ripe banana
1 cup (mashed)
baking soda
1 teaspoon (none)
eggs
3 large (none)
sugar
1 1/2 cups (none)
flour
1 3/4 cups (none)
buttermilk
4 tablespoons (none)
walnuts
1 cup (chopped)
butter (for frosting)
2 tablespoons (softened)
milk (for frosting)
2 tablespoons (none)
brown sugar
5 tablespoons (none)
powdered sugar
1 cup (none)
vanilla
1 teaspoon (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the mashed ripe bananas and mix until well combined.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing until just combined.
4
Stir in the buttermilk and chopped walnuts, then mix until incorporated. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is well mixed before adding the next.
5
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack.
6
While the cake is cooling, prepare the Brown Sugar Frosting. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, milk, and butter. Bring to a boil and let it cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
7
Once cooled, beat the frosting mixture until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
8
Frost the cooled banana cake generously with the brown sugar frosting, slice, and serve.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this banana cake recipe?
The recipe is for Moist Banana Cake with Caramelized Brown Sugar Frosting.
What are the main flavors of this dessert?
The cake features the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and a rich, creamy caramelized brown sugar frosting.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
What size baking pan is required?
You will need a 13x9 inch baking pan.
How should I prepare the baking pan?
The baking pan should be greased before pouring in the batter.
How much butter is needed for the cake batter?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of softened butter for the cake.
How many bananas are used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of mashed ripe bananas.
How much sugar goes into the cake batter?
The batter uses 1 1/2 cups of sugar.
What is the required amount of flour?
The recipe uses 1 3/4 cups of flour.
What leavening agent is used in the cake?
One teaspoon of baking soda is used.
How much buttermilk is needed?
The recipe requires 4 tablespoons of buttermilk.
Are there any nuts in this banana cake?
Yes, the recipe includes 1 cup of chopped walnuts.
How many eggs are required?
The recipe calls for 3 large eggs.
How should the butter and sugar be mixed?
Cream them together in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
How should the eggs be added to the batter?
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well mixed before adding the next.
How long should the cake bake?
Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes.
How can I tell if the cake is finished baking?
The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
How should the cake be cooled?
Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack.
What ingredients are in the frosting base?
The frosting base consists of brown sugar, milk, and butter.
How much brown sugar is used in the frosting?
The frosting uses 5 tablespoons of brown sugar.
How much milk is used for the frosting?
The frosting requires 2 tablespoons of milk.
How much butter is needed for the frosting?
You will need 2 tablespoons of softened butter for the frosting.
How long should the frosting mixture be boiled?
Bring the brown sugar, milk, and butter to a boil and let it cook for 1 minute.
When do I add powdered sugar to the frosting?
Gradually add 1 cup of powdered sugar after the boiled mixture has cooled slightly and been beaten until creamy.
What provides the vanilla flavor in the frosting?
One teaspoon of vanilla is added to the frosting mixture.
What is the final consistency of the frosting?
The frosting should be beaten until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
Should the cake be warm when frosted?
No, you should frost the banana cake once it has cooled.
How should the cake be served?
It can be served warm or at room temperature.
What is the inspiration for this cake?
This cake takes inspiration from classic Southern desserts.
How many total ingredients are used in this recipe?
There are a total of 13 ingredients used in this recipe.