Description
Indulge in our irresistible Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a delightful treat that transforms ripe bananas into a moist, flavorful cake topped with velvety cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, potlucks, or a cozy family gathering—this cake is easy to make and sure to impress. Its rich flavors and light texture make every bite a heavenly experience. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even novice bakers can create this delicious dessert. Enjoy it as an afternoon snack, dessert at parties, or even in creative servings like parfaits.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk; fold in mashed bananas.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Once the cake is cool, frost generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg