Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a dessert that promises to steal the show at any gathering. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a luxuriously creamy frosting, creating a moist and rich cake that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or an afternoon treat, this easy-to-make cake will quickly become a favorite. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be enjoying each slice in no time!
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 one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients and buttermilk into the creamed mixture. Fold in mashed bananas.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.
- Frost cooled cake evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg