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Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Bliss

This Moist Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful way to celebrate special occasions with its rich flavor and tender texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour for richer flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for optimal rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Enhances the cake’s tenderness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Can be substituted with plant-based butter.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar is a good alternative.
  • 2 large Eggs Can use flax eggs for a vegan version.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Buttermilk Almond milk mixed with vinegar is a good dairy-free substitute.
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Well-mashed for uniform distribution.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Non-dairy cream cheese can be used for dairy-free option.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Softened before use.
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust for sweetness preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time and vanilla extract.
  4. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, folding in the ripe bananas at the end.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  6. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
  7. Once the cake has cooled completely, frost it with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for any occasion. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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