Banana Cake

Bananas + Cake = Great Decision

I attended a family wedding a few months ago that had a banana groom's cake. I was a little apprehensive to try it but boy am I glad I did. It was amazing! Like banana bread but light and fluffy!  I constantly dreamt of it afterwards... And I mean constantly. And then I found this recipe. I made it that same week. I just had to have it again. It's a quick and simple cake with delicious results.

Banana Cake with Vanilla Frosting
(adapted from ButterYum)

Cake:

2/3 cup sugar

1/2 cup sour cream

1 egg

2 tablespoons butter, softened

2 mashed super ripe bananas (about 3/4 cup)

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Frosting:

2 tablespoons butter, softened

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/4 cups confectioner's sugar

To make cake:

Preheat the oven to 375F (350F if using a glass pan).

Cream together sugar, sour cream, egg, and 2 tablespoons softened butter.

Add mashed bananas and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Add flour, salt, and baking soda; mix well.

Pour into greased 9x9 pan.

Bake at 375F for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool completely before frosting.

To make frosting:

Cream butter and confectioner's sugar together until smooth.

Slowly add the heavy cream; beat until smooth.

Stir in the vanilla until fully incorporated.

Spread on cooled cake.