Moist Banana Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup white sugar.
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
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2 eggs.
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1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce.
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1/4 cup vegetable or avocado oil.
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder.
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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2 large mashed bananas.
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1 tablespoon heavy cream.
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1 cup powdered sugar.
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1/4 cup butter.
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1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional).
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 325°F to warm it. Lightly grease an 8x8 baking dish and leave it close by for later.
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Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a big mixing bowl. Mix everything and put it aside.
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Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, blend together the sugar, oil, and applesauce in a second bowl. Toss in the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract and mix gently until the batter comes together.
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Add the dry mix into the wet mix gradually. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, checking with a toothpick that it comes out clean. Let it cool down fully before moving on.
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Melt the butter in a small pan on medium heat. Once it’s fully melted, immediately transfer it into another container to cool. Let it reach room temperature.
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In a bowl, whip together the cooled butter, heavy cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar using your hand mixer or stand mixer. Mix until it’s creamy and smooth.
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Spread the frosting over the cake once it’s cooled. Sprinkle walnuts on top if you like! Slice the cake into equal squares and enjoy.
# Notes:
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Keep in a sealed container until it’s time to eat.