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Moist Banana Cake Recipe with Nutella Frosting Easy Homemade Treat

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A moist and tender banana cake made with ripe bananas and pantry staples, topped with a creamy Nutella frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this easy homemade treat combines comfort and indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • ½ cup (150g) Nutella
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened (optional for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth and glossy.
  5. Stir in the mashed bananas, leaving a few small chunks for texture.
  6. Add the dry flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan lightly to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. To make the Nutella frosting, beat the cream cheese with Nutella until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Add a teaspoon of milk if frosting is too thick.
  11. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Decorate with swirls or piped rosettes if desired.
  12. Slice and serve. Store leftovers covered in the fridge.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best moisture and sweetness. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake. If bananas are not ripe, microwave for 30 seconds to speed ripening. Check cake doneness starting at 40 minutes to prevent drying out. For less sweet frosting, reduce powdered sugar or add more cream cheese. Frosting can be chilled briefly to firm up for easier spreading.

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