Banana Cake Buttercream (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/4 cup neutral oil like vegetable or avocado.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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1 cup powdered sugar.
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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 vanilla extract.
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder.
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1/4 cup softened butter.
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1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (plain).
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1 tablespoon heavy cream.
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2 large bananas, mashed up.
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2 eggs.
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1/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional.
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1 1/2 cups flour.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
# Instructions:
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Set the oven to 325° F. Coat an 8x8 pan with nonstick spray and leave it ready for later.
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In a big mixing bowl, toss together the flour, spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Give it all a quick mix and leave it there.
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In another bowl, take your mixer, and blend the sugar, oil, and applesauce. Add in eggs one at a time, along with mashed bananas and vanilla. Mix it lightly until it just comes together.
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Add the dry bowl into the wet mixture a little at a time. Stir gently until blended. Pour into your greased pan and bake it for 25–30 minutes. A clean toothpick means it’s done. Let it cool fully.
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Melt butter on low heat in a small pot. Once melted, take it off right away and move it to another container. Let it cool at room temperature.
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In a small mixing bowl, whip the melted and cooled butter together with powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until it’s smooth and creamy.
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Spread the frosting across the completely cooled cake and, if you want, sprinkle some walnuts on top. Cut into squares and dig in!
# Notes:
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Keep it in a sealed container until you're ready.