Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This scrumptious cake features a moist and tender banana base, perfectly complemented by rich and creamy frosting. Ideal for any occasion, from birthdays to casual family gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to follow but also guarantees impressive results that will leave your guests coming back for more. With just a handful of simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a memorable dessert that showcases the sweet, natural flavor of ripe bananas. Elevate your baking game and enjoy every heavenly bite of this irresistible treat.
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light; add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk; fold in mashed bananas.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost cooled cake and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg