• Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk.
• Mix JUST until combined — don’t overmix.

5. Bake

• Spread batter evenly in the pan.
• Bake 30–35 minutes for a 9×13 (or 25–30 minutes for round pans).
• A toothpick should come out clean.

6. Cool & Frost (Optional)

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla

Beat until smooth and fluffy. Spread over completely cooled cake.

⭐ Tips for the BEST Banana Cake

• Use very ripe bananas (brown spots = better sweetness + flavor).
• Buttermilk keeps it ultra moist — substitute with 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar if needed.
• Chill the frosted cake for 1 hour — makes it slice beautifully.
• Add ½–1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans for texture.

Variations

• Banana Walnut Cake
• Banana Chocolate Chip Cake
• Banana Sheet Cake with Brown Butter Frosting
• Banana Layer Cake

Want a banana loaf cake, banana cupcakes, or banana poke cake recipe too?