Description
Welcome to the ultimate indulgence in dessert: Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist, flavorful cake combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with a rich, velvety cream cheese frosting, making it perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, family gatherings, or just a cozy night at home. With its simple preparation and delightful taste, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Enjoy every bite of this scrumptious treat that balances comfort and joy perfectly!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 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
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In one bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately. Fold in the mashed bananas gently.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost the cooled cake evenly with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg