Guaranteed 5 Star Banana Cake
Experience the ultimate dessert indulgence with our Guaranteed 5 Star Banana Cake recipe! Perfectly moist and brimming with natural sweetness from ripe bananas, this cake is paired with an irresistibly creamy cream cheese frosting for a decadent finish. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, buttermilk, and a blend of granulated and brown sugar, this recipe is easy to follow yet delivers bakery-quality results. The secret to its fluffy texture lies in the careful layering of dry and wet ingredients, while the perfectly balanced cream cheese frosting takes it to the next level. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleasing dessert serves 12 and is perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or as an everyday treat. Give this 5-star recipe a try and watch it become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 2 pieces eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 120 milliliters buttermilk
- 200 grams cream cheese, softened
- 150 grams powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Set aside.
In another large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Fold in the mashed bananas gently until fully incorporated.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 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.
To make the cream cheese frosting, beat the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
Once the cake is fully cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
Slice and serve! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4569 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 185.5 g | 238% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.8 g | 529% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 862 mg | 287% | |
| Sodium | 3447 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 693.4 g | 252% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 454.0 g | ||
| Protein | 60.0 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 519 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2157 mg | 46% | |
*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.
