Description
Welcome to our delightful recipe blog! Today, we’re excited to share a mouth-watering treat that’s sure to become a staple in your dessert repertoire. Get ready to indulge in the heavenly flavors of our Luscious Banana Cake with Velvety Cream Cheese Frosting. Let’s dive in and create something truly scrumptious together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream together butter and sugar in another large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in mashed bananas.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
Notes
- Enhance Flavor: Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg to the batter for a warm, spiced flavor.
- Texture Improvement: For a denser texture, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- Equipment: Using a stand mixer can make creaming the butter and sugar much easier and quicker.