Classic Banana Layer Cake

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour(paid link)
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda(paid link)
• ½ tsp salt(paid link)
• ¾ cup unsalted butter(paid link)
• 1 ½ cup granilla sugar(paid link)
• 3 large eggs(paid link)
• 3 ripe bananas(paid link)
• ½ cup buttermilk(paid link)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract(paid link)
• 4 cups powdered sugar(paid link)
• ¼ cup heavy cream(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in mashed ripe bananas and vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

6. 6

   Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

   30 min

7. 7

   Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

   10 min

8. 8

   While cakes cool, prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream, until smooth and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.

9. 9

   Assemble the cake: Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting over the top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake.

10. 10

    Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

    30 min

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