A-Number-1 Banana Cake

A-Number-1 Banana Cake

quick and versatile cake recipe

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 45m
Temp.: 375 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

345
Calories
12.2g
Fat
55.8g
Carbohydrates
5.5g
Protein
2.1g
Fiber
51.9mg
Cholesterol
A-Number-1 Banana Cake

Recipe Description

This A-Number-1 Banana Cake is a delicious and quick recipe when the only cake will do! Not only is this banana cake recipe moist and delicious, but it is also very versatile as you can use the same batter to make both banana bread and muffins.

It is super simple to make this best banana cake too. Start by mixing together flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat butter with sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, before  mixing in bananas and the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk to the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in chopped walnuts before transferring the batter to prepared pans. Bake in the oven. Remove once cooked and place on a damp tea towel to cool.

To make A-Number-1 Banana Cake you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for A-Number-1 Banana Cake

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare baking pan

    2 min
    Step 1 - A-Number-1 Banana Cake

    Preheat the oven to 375 °F. Lightly grease and flour two 8-inch round baking pans.

  2. 2

    Cream butter and sugar

    3 min
    Step 2 - A-Number-1 Banana Cake

    In a large bowl, cream ½ a cup of unsalted butter with 1 ¾ cup sugar and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Beat in eggs

    3 min
    Step 3 - A-Number-1 Banana CakeStep 3 - A-Number-1 Banana Cake

    Beat in 2 eggs one at a time.

  4. 4

    Add bananas

    2 min
    Step 4 - A-Number-1 Banana CakeStep 4 - A-Number-1 Banana Cake

    Add the 4 mashed bananas.

  5. 5

    Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk

    5 min
    Step 5 - A-Number-1 Banana CakeStep 5 - A-Number-1 Banana Cake

    Alternate adding the flour mixture and ⅔ cup of buttermilk to the creamed mixture.

  6. 6

    Mix in walnuts

    2 min
    Step 6 - A-Number-1 Banana CakeStep 6 - A-Number-1 Banana Cake

    Stir in ½ a cup of chopped walnuts.

  7. 7

    Bake

    30 min
    Step 7 - A-Number-1 Banana CakeStep 7 - A-Number-1 Banana Cake

    Transfer the cake batter to the prepared pans. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

  8. 8

    Cool

    30 min
    Step 8 - A-Number-1 Banana Cake

    Remove the cakes from the oven and place on a damp towel to cool.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - A-Number-1 Banana Cake

    Serve with coffee or tea.

This A-Number-1 Banana Cake is a delicious banana cake. Try it out soon and don’t forget to come back and leave a review with your thoughts.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Sarah
March 14, 2025
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OMG, this cake was a hit! Made it for my kids’ bday, they loved it!

Jessica Thompson
January 30, 2025
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I love this A-Number-1 Banana Cake! It's so easy. Made it for my son's birthday, and he was thrilled. The moistness of the cake paired with walnuts is a winner. Can't wait to make it again for our family gathering!

Quinn
January 19, 2025
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This cake made our family gathering super special.

Chloe Anderson
November 23, 2024
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Wow!

Zachary
November 17, 2024
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Banana cake rocks! Made this for the fam, and they loved it! Best banana flavor ever! Totally a go-to recipe for any occasion.

Nora
November 3, 2024
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I never knew I could make a cake this delicious! The A-Number-1 Banana Cake was a hit at our family gathering. I’ve always loved baking with my grandchildren, and they adored this moist cake. Will definitely make again!

Xander
April 17, 2024
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Superb banana cake

YummyLisa
March 11, 2024
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OMG, this A-Number-1 Banana Cake is the bomb! My kids devoured it in no time. I actually made it for my hubby’s bday and he couldn’t believe I baked it! So easy and delish—it’s a keeper!

Fiona98
March 13, 2023
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Super yummy cake!

Quela
October 3, 2022
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Increible! Hice este pastel para celebrar nuestro aniversario y fue un exito! Simplemente perfecto, todos aman el sabor! Nunca me habia sentido tan feliz en la cocina.

Zara
September 7, 2022
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Superb! This cake made my husband’s birthday unforgettable! The simplicity made it easy to whip up last minute. Now it’s a family favorite.

Laura
September 4, 2022
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Super! I made this banana cake with my kids last weekend, and they loved helping to mash the bananas. It's a great recipe for a quick dessert, plus it turned out moist and fluffy. We will definitely add this to our family favorites!

Julie Dupont
June 21, 2022
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J'ai préparé ce gâteau à la banane pour l'anniversaire de mon mari. La simplicité de la recette m'a permis de le faire facilement tout en prenant soin de nos enfants. C'était un vrai succès! Merci pour cette délice!

Diego Martinez
April 26, 2022
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Hice este pastel para el cumple de mis hijos y fue un exitazo. Todos lo amaron, fácil y riquísimo. Definitivamente volveré a hacerlo.

Xena Smith
November 1, 2021
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I’m so thankful for this banana cake recipe! My husband and I made it for our anniversary, and it turned out so moist. It really made our day special!

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