Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of our Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist and flavorful cake is a perfect treat for any occasion, from birthdays to cozy afternoons at home. Each bite features the sweet richness of ripe bananas paired with a creamy, tangy frosting that elevates this classic dessert. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll have a show-stopping cake that’s sure to impress family and friends. Whether served at a gathering or enjoyed as a personal treat, this banana cake is destined to become a beloved favorite.
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
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk, mixing 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. Let cool.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.
- Frost the cooled cake generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg