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Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Mouthwatering Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Bliss

This Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a crowd-pleaser that’s quick to prepare and irresistibly moist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Enhances leavening.
  • 1 tsp Salt Balances flavors.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Adds moisture and richness.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cake.
  • 2 large Eggs Adds essential structure and moisture.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Offers depth of flavor.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Ensures tenderness.
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Very ripe for best taste.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Delivers a rich, tangy flavor.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • 9x13-inch baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and pour in vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
  6. Fold in mashed ripe bananas gently with a spatula until just incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Beat together softened cream cheese and butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  9. Once the cake has cooled, spread cream cheese frosting evenly on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and avoid overmixing the batter to achieve a light, fluffy cake.

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