Banana Cake with Buttercream Frosting

This moist and flavorful banana cake has been passed down for over 100 years. Made with ripe bananas, sour cream for richness, and a fluffy buttercream frosting, it’s a timeless dessert that never goes out of style.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 ¼ cups sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• 4 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

For the Frosting:

• 4 tablespoons salted butter, softened
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups confectioner’s sugar (powdered sugar)

Instructions

Make the Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. In a medium bowl, beat together sugar, sour cream, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
3. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
4. Add flour and baking soda; mix until just combined. Fold in walnuts if using.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 25–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let cake cool completely before frosting.

Make the Frosting:

1. In a bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
2. Gradually add heavy cream, mixing until fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.
3. Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

Slice, serve, and enjoy a piece of family tradition!