This Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist and flavorful dessert made with ripe bananas and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. It’s perfect for any occasion and a great way to use up overripe bananas. The creamy, tangy frosting complements the sweetness of the banana cake perfectly, making it an irresistible treat!
Ingredients:
For the banana cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large bananas)
- ½ cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar)
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (if needed, to adjust consistency)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Make the cake batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Bake the cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes (or 25-30 minutes for round cake pans), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the cream cheese frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and beat until fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk to reach the desired consistency.
- Frost the cake:
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. If you’re making a layer cake, frost between the layers and over the top and sides.
- Serve:
- Slice and serve your delicious Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting! Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Enjoy this moist and flavorful Banana Cake, perfectly complemented by rich cream cheese frosting. It’s an ideal treat for any occasion!
