Banana pound cake recipes

How to Make Classic Banana Pound Cake

Banana pound cake is a moist, flavorful dessert that blends ripe bananas’ sweetness with a buttery, tender crumb. Here’s a simple guide to baking this beloved treat.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 tsp baking soda

- ½ tsp salt

- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 2 large eggs

- 3 ripe bananas, mashed

- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream

- 1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

2. Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

3. Cream butter and sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

4. Combine wet and dry: Alternate adding dry ingredients and mashed bananas to the butter mixture, ending with dry ingredients. Fold in yogurt.

5. Bake: Pour batter into the pan. Bake 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Serving Tip: Enjoy plain, or top with cream cheese frosting or fresh berries. Store leftovers covered for up to 3 days. This cake’s versatility makes it perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack!

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