Banana Birthday Cake
Celebrate special occasions with this irresistibly moist and flavorful Banana Birthday Cake, a delightful twist on the classic dessert! Made with three ripe bananas, this cake is packed with natural sweetness and a hint of warmth from ground cinnamon. The tender layers are perfectly balanced by a luscious cream cheese frosting, creating a show-stopping centerpiece for any birthday table. With its combination of pantry staples like all-purpose flour and buttermilk, this recipe is easy to follow and comes together in just under an hour. Decorate with sprinkles, banana slices, or your favorite edible accents for a festive and personal touch. Whether you're baking for kids or adults, this homemade banana cake recipe is sure to impress with its rich flavor and decadent frosting. Perfect for fans of banana bread or fruit-forward desserts, this is the ultimate celebration treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
Peel and mash the bananas in a separate bowl until smooth. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas until combined.
With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the banana mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
While the cakes cool, make the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and beat until fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a generous layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Decorate as desired with sprinkles, sliced bananas, or edible decorations. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6842 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 293.5 g | 376% | |
| Saturated Fat | 177.7 g | 888% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1167 mg | 389% | |
| Sodium | 4540 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1014.6 g | 369% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 721.3 g | ||
| Protein | 72.1 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.6 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 789 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 2700 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
