Banana Butter Cake

Ingredients

– 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour

– 1 teaspoon baking powder

– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

– 1/4 teaspoon salt

– 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened

– 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar

– 2 large eggs, room temperature

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

– 3 ripe bananas, mashed

– 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream or yogurt

– 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or a 9-inch round cake pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Mix in the mashed bananas until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream or yogurt, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.