Description
Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful dessert that perfectly combines moist banana flavor with rich, creamy frosting. This easy-to-make cake is ideal for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations. The warm aroma fills your kitchen and evokes cherished memories, making each bite a comforting experience. Whether served at a birthday party or enjoyed during an afternoon tea, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add the mashed bananas.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before preparing the frosting by beating cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Frost the cooled cake generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg