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Sara Lee Banana Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

A moist and flavorful banana cake made with ripe bananas, sugar, butter, eggs, and sour cream. This easy-to-follow recipe results in a soft, golden cake perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup butter, soft
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
  2. Mash the bananas: Peel the ripe bananas and mash them with a fork until smooth, ensuring no large lumps remain for an even texture.
  3. Mix butter and sugar: Using a mixer or whisk, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture turns soft and fluffy, which helps incorporate air.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time to ensure even mixing, then add the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
  5. Combine bananas: Stir the mashed bananas into the butter mixture thoroughly for uniform banana flavor throughout the batter.
  6. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
  7. Combine wet and dry: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture to avoid overmixing, which can make the cake dense.
  8. Add sour cream: Stir in the sour cream or yogurt to add moisture and tenderness to the cake crumb.
  9. Pour into pan: Transfer the batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
  10. Bake the cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes until the cake turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Cool the cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
  12. Serve and enjoy: Cut the cake into squares and enjoy it plain or with your favorite frosting.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep the cake light and fluffy.
  • You can substitute sour cream with yogurt for a slight tang and moisture.
  • Check the cake a few minutes before the minimum baking time, ovens vary.
  • Optional: add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/sara-lee-banana-cake-recipe/