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Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A comforting homemade banana cake topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas The riper, the better for flavor and sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla extract for best flavor.
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk Can substitute with milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk Add as needed for desired consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
  7. Fold in the mashed bananas, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and evenly spread it out.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Making the Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well until fully combined. Adjust consistency with milk if needed.
  3. Once the cake is cool, generously spread the frosting over the top.

Notes

For best flavor, choose very ripe bananas. The cake tastes even better the next day, so consider making it a day in advance. You can also add nuts or chocolate chips for a twist.