Description
Indulge in the ultimate banana cake that’s moist, flavorful, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. This delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual brunches. Made with ripe bananas, it boasts a tender crumb and rich taste that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Plus, it’s easy to prepare, making it an ideal recipe for both novice and seasoned bakers alike. Elevate your dessert game with this versatile banana cake, customizable with your favorite nuts or sprinkles for added flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup softened butter
- 2 1/8 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup softened butter (for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (for frosting)
- 3 1/2 cups icing sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch pan.
- Mix mashed bananas with lemon juice; set aside.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy in a large bowl.
- Beat in eggs one at a time; add vanilla.
- Alternately mix in dry ingredients and buttermilk until smooth; fold in banana mixture.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about one hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cake completely before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and icing sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg