Banana Butter Cake: 7 Comforting Reasons This Moist Classic Becomes Your Ultimate Banana Masterpiece

This Banana Butter Cake is one of those recipes that feels humble at first glance — until you take a bite. Then suddenly, it’s everything. Soft, buttery crumb, deep banana flavor, and just enough sweetness to make it impossible to stop at one slice.

I’ve made a lot of banana cakes over the years, but this one? This is the cake that turns spotty bananas into something unforgettable. If you love recipes that feel timeless and comforting, make sure to subscribe to my email list — that’s where I share the ones closest to my heart

Overview of Recipe Content

What Is Banana Butter Cake?

A classic banana cake made with real butter and very ripe bananas, baked into a tender, moist cake with a fine crumb and rich flavor.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Uses basic pantry ingredients
• Incredibly moist and soft
• Strong banana flavor without being heavy
• Perfect as a snack cake, dessert, or breakfast slice
• Freezes beautifully

What Does It Taste Like?

Buttery vanilla cake wrapped around sweet, caramelized banana flavor — cozy, rich, and deeply satisfying.

Ingredients

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Banana Butter Cake Batter

• 3 very ripe bananas (medium to large, mashed)
• ½ cup unsalted butter (8 Tbsp), room temperature
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Add-Ins

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• Chocolate chips (because banana + chocolate is always welcome)

Tools Needed

• Mixing bowls
• Fork or potato masher
• 8×8-inch or 9-inch round cake pan
• Parchment paper

How to Make Banana Butter Cake

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Step 1: Prep the Pan

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.

Step 2: Mash the Bananas

In a bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth with a few small chunks — that’s flavor.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.

Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla

Stir in eggs and vanilla until fully combined.

Step 5: Combine Wet Ingredients

Fold mashed bananas into the butter mixture.

Step 6: Add Dry Ingredients

Sprinkle in flour, baking soda, and salt. Gently mix just until combined — don’t overmix.

Step 7: Bake

Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Step 8: Cool and Serve

Cool completely before slicing. The flavor gets even better as it sits.

What to Serve with Banana Butter Cake

• Hot coffee or tea
• Light dusting of powdered sugar
• Vanilla glaze or cream cheese frosting

Pairs beautifully with:

• https://poulef.com/luscious-vanilla-banana-walnut-cake/
• https://poulef.com/easy-fruit-bread-recipe/

Pinterest inspiration: https://www.pinterest.com/poulefrecipe/

Tips for Making It Perfect

• Use very ripe bananas (dark spots = flavor)
• Don’t overmix once flour is added
• Let cake cool fully for clean slices
• Store overnight for deeper banana flavor

Storage Instructions

• Store airtight at room temperature 2 days
• Refrigerate up to 5 days
• Freeze slices up to 2 months

General Information

Banana cakes like this were born from frugal home baking — turning overripe fruit into something special. Butter-based versions like this one offer richer flavor and a finer crumb than oil-based cakes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this into muffins?

Yes — bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes.

Can I use brown sugar instead?

Yes, replace half for deeper flavor.

Is this the same as banana bread?

Softer, lighter, more cake-like.

Can I frost it?

Absolutely — cream cheese frosting is lovely.

Conclusion

This Banana Butter Cake is proof that the simplest recipes often become the most treasured. Moist, buttery, and full of banana flavor, it’s the kind of cake you’ll bake once… and then keep baking forever.

If you loved this, don’t miss my Luscious Vanilla Banana Walnut Cake or Easy Fruit Bread Recipe next

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Nutritional Information (Per Slice – Approximate)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	230
Fat	10g
Carbs	33g
Sugar	18g
Protein	3g
Sodium	210mg

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