Favorite Banana Cake
Indulge in the moist perfection of our Favorite Banana Cake, a timeless dessert that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a tender crumb and a luscious cream cheese frosting. Crafted with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and buttermilk, this easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual family gatherings. The subtle tang of buttermilk enhances the flavor, while alternating the dry ingredients with wet ensures incredible softness in every bite. Topped with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting, this 9x13-inch cake is ready in just over an hour, making it a go-to treat for banana lovers. Whether you serve it as a simple weeknight dessert or an impressive potluck centerpiece, this banana cake is destined to be your ultimate favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting by beating together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the heavy cream to the frosting mixture and mix until well combined and fluffy.
Once the cake is fully cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
Slice into squares or rectangles and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 317 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 207 mg | 4% | |
*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.
