Moist Banana Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 275°F. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 pan.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix mashed bananas with the lemon juice; set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream 3/4 cup butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy; about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla.

Step 5

Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk until just combined. Stir in mashed bananas.

Step 6

Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 60-75 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. This could take longer than 75 minutes depending on your oven.

Step 7

Remove from oven and place directly into the freezer for 45 minutes. This will make the cake extremely moist.

Step 8

For the frosting, cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add in 1 teaspoon vanilla and mix until incorporated.

Step 9

Add powdered sugar and beat on low speed until combined, then on high speed until frosting is smooth.

Step 10

Spread on cooled cake and devour!