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Banana Cake with Brown Butter Icing

Irresistibly Moist Banana Cake with Brown Butter Icing

A moist Banana Cake with Brown Butter Icing that's simple and irresistible. Perfect for gatherings with its intense banana flavor and rich icing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar consider part brown sugar for added flavor
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for best results
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can be substituted with gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 3 cups Mashed Ripe Banana very ripe
For the Brown Butter Icing
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar for sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Brown Butter watch closely to avoid burning
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with whole milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • Spatula
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Cake with Brown Butter Icing
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (162°C) and grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  2. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, along with the vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
  4. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter and sugar mixture and stir until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the mashed ripe bananas until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the brown butter icing by melting unsalted butter over low-medium heat and stirring until golden brown.
  10. Mix the cooled brown butter with powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth.
  11. Spread the icing over the cooled cake and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas and avoid overmixing for the best results.

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