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A golden-brown Sour Cream Banana Cake Loaf, partially sliced on a white platter.

Sour Cream Banana Cake Loaf

The sour cream gives this loaf a tender crumb that feels extra special.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • Whisk
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

Cake Loaf

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas and sugar.
  • Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is smooth.
  • Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix these ingredients well.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until they are just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top surface.
  • Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a rack to cool completely.
  • Slice and serve your cake loaf.

Notes

This recipe yields a loaf with a tender crumb due to the addition of sour cream.
By Clara Bennett, Lead Plate Designer at Recipes by Betty.
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