Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist, luscious cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual gatherings. With the rich sweetness of ripe bananas and a tangy cream cheese frosting, each bite offers a symphony of flavors that will leave everyone longing for more. Easy to make and customizable, this banana cake can be enhanced with chocolate chips or nuts for added texture. Enjoy it as a comforting dessert or serve it at your next gathering: it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 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 buttermilk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In one bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with buttermilk and fold in mashed bananas until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg