Description
A moist and delicious banana cake topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×11 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the mashed bananas, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 32-37 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and butter, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
- Once the cake is cooled, frost it with the cream cheese frosting and serve.
Notes
Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg