Best Banana Cake Recipe04/17/2015

I love the fact that this does not have 1 1/2 cups of oil in it. I think the sour cream is the perfect swap out to help create this light cake that will have everyone swinging from the branches with joy!

Best Banana Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 eggs
• 4 Tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3-4 bananas)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. (350 degrees F in a glass pan)
2. Cream together sugar, sour cream, egg, and 2 tablespoons softened butter.
3. Add mashed bananas and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
4. Add flour, salt, and baking soda; mix well.
5. Pour into a greased 9×13-inch pan.
6. Bake at 375 degrees F (or 350 degrees F see above) for 30-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool completely before frosting.

Wow that seems so easy!

Quick Tip. I am a huge fan of making muffins. I think I am going to try some mini muffins. Perfect for little ones.

Photo and recipe courtesy of  Amy at the Idea Room.