Description
Indulge in our Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with luscious cream cheese frosting. This moist and tender cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration, a potluck gathering, or simply an afternoon treat. With minimal preparation required, this recipe is accessible for bakers of all skill levels. The rich flavors and comforting texture make this cake a favorite among family and friends. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this scrumptious homemade delight that’s sure to leave everyone asking for seconds!
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
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 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 together butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately 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 frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost cooled cake evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg