Banana Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
If you're a fan of bananas and cake, then you're going to love this banana layer cake with cream cheese frosting recipe! This cake is moist, fluffy, and packed with banana flavor, making it the perfect dessert to serve at any occasion. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a dinner party, or just looking for a delicious treat to enjoy with your family, this banana layer cake is sure to please.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Beat in vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
6. Gradually add in the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, until the batter is well combined.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
9. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them from the pans and placing them on a wire rack to cool completely.
10. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
11. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is smooth and well combined.
12. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer onto a cake plate or stand.
13. Spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting over the top of the first layer.
14. Place the second cake layer on top of the frosting.
15. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
16. Serve and enjoy!
Tips
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a quick substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using in the recipe.
- To make the cake extra moist, brush each layer with a simple syrup made with equal parts sugar and water, boiled until the sugar dissolves.
- To easily level the cake layers, use a cake leveler or a long serrated knife.
Conclusion
This banana layer cake with cream cheese frosting is a delicious dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth. It's perfect for any occasion, and the moist, fluffy cake and tangy cream cheese frosting are sure to impress your guests. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a beautiful and tasty cake that everyone will love.
