Amazing Moist Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A tender and fluffy banana cake topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed The riper, the better.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups sour cream
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure it's at room temperature.
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with the sour cream, and mix until just combined.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Frosting
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Gradually add in powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Once the cake is cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting generously on top.
Notes
For optimal flavor, use ripe bananas. Ensure that cream cheese and butter for the frosting are softened. Mixing should be done just until combined to prevent a dense cake. Optional: Fold in nuts or chocolate chips for variety.