Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk (or milk with a splash of lemon juice)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth (about 1 ½ cups).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer or a whisk until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the mashed bananas and chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.