Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect dessert for any occasion. This moist and tender cake, enriched with ripe bananas, is topped with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting that elevates every bite. Whether it’s a family gathering, birthday celebration, or a simple afternoon treat, this cake guarantees to impress your guests. With easy-to-follow steps and minimal ingredients, even novice bakers can whip up this sweet delight. Enjoy serving it alongside coffee or ice cream for an extra special touch.
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 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.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs and vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the creamed mixture; fold in mashed bananas.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Once cooled, frost the cake evenly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg