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Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist, tender dessert combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and a creamy, tangy frosting. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or a cozy treat, this recipe features simple ingredients and straightforward steps to deliver a flavorful, crowd-pleasing cake that can be customized with nuts, chocolate chips, or spices.

Ingredients

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Banana Cake

  • 3 ripe bananas (with plenty of brown spots)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 to 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Pan and Preheat: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans or line them with parchment paper to prevent sticking. This ensures a smooth baking process.
  2. Mash the Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth but still slightly chunky for texture, providing a natural sweet base.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add softened butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Beat until creamy and well combined, balancing sweetness and flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly fold these into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to keep batter light.
  5. Bake the Cake: Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely.
  6. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla extract or lemon juice for brightness. Mix until smooth and spreadable.
  7. Assemble and Frost: Once cake layers are cool, spread cream cheese frosting generously between layers and over top and sides. Smooth for a polished look or decorate creatively.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor and moisture.
  • Use room temperature ingredients to prevent lumps and ensure even mixing.
  • Mix batter only until combined to keep cake tender.
  • Allow cake to cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.
  • Adjust frosting sweetness gradually by tasting as you go.

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