Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Looking for a moist, flavorful cake that’s sure to impress? This Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect treat! The rich, natural sweetness of ripe bananas combines beautifully with the smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting. Whether you’re making it for a birthday, holiday, or just because, this cake will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 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
For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 7-inch (18 cm) cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in the mashed bananas.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make the Frosting:
- Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until creamy.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cake has completely cooled, spread a generous layer of frosting between each cake layer and over the top
Tips for the Best Banana Cake:
- Ripe Bananas: Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor. The browner, the better!
- Buttermilk Substitute: If you don’t have buttermilk, you can use regular milk with a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice.
- Frosting Tip: For an even smoother frosting, ensure the cream cheese and butter are fully softened before mixing.
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