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Delicious Banana Cake topped with Cream Cheese Frosting on a plate

Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A delightful dessert combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 2.5 cups Cake flour Provides structure
  • 3 tsp Baking powder Leavening agent
  • 1 tsp Baking soda Leavening agent
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher salt Enhances flavor
  • 3 medium Bananas Very ripe, peeled, and mashed for moisture and sweetness
  • 1 cup Sour cream Room temperature, adds moisture
  • 3 tsp Vanilla extract Flavor
  • 1.5 cups Sugar Sweetness
  • 1 cup Butter 2 sticks, room temperature for richness
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature, binding agent
  • 2 large Egg yolks Room temperature, adds richness

For the Frosting

  • 16 oz Cream cheese Room temperature for smooth texture
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter 2 sticks, room temperature for creaminess
  • 4 tsp Vanilla extract Flavor
  • 3 cups Powdered sugar Measured and then sifted for sweetness and smoothness
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher salt Balances sweetness
  • Heavy cream To thin, if needed for desired consistency

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt. Whisk together.
  • In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  • In another bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs and egg yolks one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
  • Fold in the mashed bananas gently until fully incorporated.

Baking

  • Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan, smoothing the top.
  • Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Frosting

  • In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and kosher salt, mixing slowly until smooth.
  • Adjust the frosting consistency with heavy cream if needed.

Assembly

  • Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cake.
  • Slice the cake into generous pieces to serve.

Notes

Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for better consistency. Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor. Don't overmix the batter.
Keyword Banana Cake, Comfort Food, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert Recipe, Homemade Cake