Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist and flavorful cake, enriched with ripe bananas, is topped with a creamy frosting that will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or a cozy evening dessert at home, this recipe is both easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying. Each slice offers a burst of sweet banana flavor complemented by the richness of cream cheese, making it a beloved addition to any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with buttermilk and fold in mashed bananas.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Once the cake is cooled, frost generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg