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Banana Cake with Spiced Vanilla Buttercream

A moist and flavorful banana cake, perfectly complemented by a rich, spiced vanilla buttercream. This comforting dessert is ideal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 3 large Ripe Bananas mashed
  • 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup Milk
Spiced Vanilla Buttercream
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 3-4 tablespoons Milk or heavy cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9-inch round cake pans (2)
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Spatula or offset palette knife

Method
 

Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them, or lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Spiced Vanilla Buttercream
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until fully incorporated after each addition.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
  4. Add milk or heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until the buttercream reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
Assembly
  1. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
  2. Spread about one-third of the buttercream evenly over the top of the first cake layer.
  3. Carefully place the second cake layer on top and use the remaining buttercream to frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

Notes

For best results, use overripe bananas. Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth batter and buttercream.