Double Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the ultimate banana lover’s dessert with this Double Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting! Made with not one but *four* ripe bananas, this irresistibly moist cake is packed with flavor, enhanced by the perfect blend of brown sugar sweetness and tangy buttermilk. Each layer is tender, rich, and brimming with banana goodness, balanced beautifully by a luscious cream cheese frosting that is silky, slightly tangy, and perfectly sweet. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or satisfying your dessert cravings, this towering two-layer cake is a showstopper that’s easy to prepare yet feels indulgent. Perfect for banana enthusiasts and those who love classic comfort desserts with a twist, this recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe bananas
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups buttermilk
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon milk (optional for frosting consistency)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
Peel the bananas and mash them in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat 3/4 cup of softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and the mashed bananas.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the banana mixture. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated after each addition.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in their pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
To make the cream cheese frosting, beat the cream cheese and 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter together at medium speed until creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of milk and beat until combined.
Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and spread frosting over the top and sides.
Slice, serve, and enjoy your Double Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 270.8 g | 347% | |
| Saturated Fat | 157.7 g | 788% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1252 mg | 417% | |
| Sodium | 4078 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1010.8 g | 368% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 709.8 g | ||
| Protein | 77.8 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.1 mcg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 710 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 3214 mg | 68% | |
*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.
