- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the Bananas:
- Mash the ripe bananas with lemon juice in a bowl. Set aside.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add Mashed Bananas:
- Add the mashed bananas to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Alternate Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour into Pan:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the Cake:
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice and serve the delicious banana cake. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Feel free to customize this banana cake by adding chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or a sprinkle of cinnamon to the batter. It’s a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion!