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Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulge in this deliciously moist banana cake, perfectly spiced and topped with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting. It's an ideal treat for any occasion, offering a delightful balance of sweet banana flavor and creamy texture.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Light brown sugar packed
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups Very ripe mashed bananas
  • 0.5 cup Buttermilk
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Full-fat cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups Powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Rubber spatula
  • Offset spatula

Method
 

Banana Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the large eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and very ripe mashed bananas until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing until just combined after each addition.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened full-fat cream cheese and softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, beating on low speed until combined, then increase to medium-high and beat until light and fluffy.
Assembly
  1. Once the cake layers are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting over the top.
  2. Carefully place the second cake layer on top and then frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining frosting.

Notes

For the best flavor, use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots. Ensure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free frosting. Do not overmix the cake batter once flour is added, as this can result in a tough cake.