Banana Cake
This Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect way to use up ripe bananas. It's moist, flavorful, and topped with a creamy, tangy frosting that complements the sweet banana flavor beautifully. This cake is ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering, a potluck, or just a treat to enjoy with your coffee.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- For the Cake
- 3 –4 overripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- For the Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare the pan.
- Mash bananas and cream butter and sugar.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla, then alternate dry ingredients with buttermilk.
- Pour into the pan and bake for 40–45 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla to make the frosting.
- Spread frosting over the cooled cake.
- Serve and enjoy!
- This Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is sure to become a family favorite!