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Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This moist and fluffy banana cake is made with overripe bananas and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion, offering a delicious balance of sweet and tangy flavors.

Ingredients

  • 3 overripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • For the cream cheese frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in the mashed bananas until well combined.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  10. To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until fluffy.
  11. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice and serve.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.To make a layer cake, divide batter between two 9-inch round pans and adjust baking time to 30–35 minutes.You can make this cake ahead and refrigerate it, covered, for up to 5 days.Let refrigerated cake sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before serving for best texture.Freeze unfrosted cake for up to 3 months. Thaw before frosting.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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