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Slice of Pioneer Woman banana cake with cream cheese frosting on a plate

Pioneer Woman Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

This delightful Pioneer Woman Banana Cake features a moist, tender banana-infused cake topped with a rich and tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups Mashed ripe bananas about 3-4 large
  • 0.5 cup Buttermilk
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp Milk as needed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  2. In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  3. Add the mashed bananas to the wet ingredients and mix well. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until creamy.
  2. Stir in the vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  3. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and moisture in the cake.