Sara Lee Banana Cake Recipe
This homemade Sara Lee Banana Cake recipe captures all the nostalgia and deliciousness of the store-bought favorite, but with the added joy of baking it from scratch in your own kitchen.
Equipment
- 2 mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Electric mixer
- Spatula
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your baking pan.
- In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the butter and sugar together until they achieve a light and airy consistency. Set aside.
- Incorporate the eggs into the mixture one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in the vanilla extract. Transfer the batter into the greased pan, leveling the surface with a spatula.
- Add the mashed bananas and sour cream, mixing until well incorporated.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in the walnuts if using.
- Place in the oven and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Place in the oven and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool off entirely.
Notes
- Chocolate Chip Banana Cake: Stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips into the batter for a delightful chocolate twist.
- Nutty Banana Cake: Add a mix of chopped pecans and walnuts for added crunch and flavor.
- Banana Coconut Cake: Include 1/2 cup of shredded coconut in the batter for a tropical feel.
- Vegan Banana Cake: Substitute eggs with applesauce and butter with coconut oil.
- Gluten-Free Banana Cake: Use gluten-free all-purpose flour instead of regular flour.