Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of our Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a delightful dessert that transforms ripe bananas into a moist and flavorful cake topped with rich cream cheese icing. This recipe is perfect for all occasions, whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a gathering, or simply treating yourself. With its easy preparation and simple ingredients, this cake is accessible to bakers of any skill level. The result is a fluffy, sweet treat that pairs wonderfully with fresh fruit or a scoop of ice cream. Enjoy the tropical flavors and creamy richness in every bite!
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 a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In one bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk until just combined. 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 together softened cream cheese and butter; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost the cake generously with the cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 205mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg