One of the better recipes for banana cakes. I have made this many times, it is very good. Make certain to mash the bananas not puree them, it makes a difference in the cakes texture, I mash with my hands for this.

Ingredients

CAKE
cups ripe bananas, mashed (about 5 medium, not pureed)↗1 3⁄4 cups
teaspoons fresh lemon juice↗3 teaspoons
cups flour↗3 cups
teaspoons baking soda↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
teaspoon salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
cup butter, softened (no subs)↗3⁄4 cup
cups white sugar↗2 cups
eggs↗3
teaspoons vanilla↗3 teaspoons
cups buttermilk (full-fat buttermilk is better to use for this cake)↗1 1⁄2 cups
cup chopped walnuts1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3
In a small bowl mix together the mashed bananas with lemon juice; set aside.
4
In a bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
5
In a large bowl, cream together the 3/4 cup butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes) or until no sugar granules remain.
6
Add in eggs one at a time with vanilla, beating well after each addition.
7
Beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk.
8
Stir in banana mixture with a wooden spoon (do not beat).
9
Add in walnuts; stir to combine.
10
Transfer to prepared baking pan.
11
Bake for about 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until cake tests done.
12
Cool completely, and frost with cream cheese, or desired icing.

Source: food.com

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