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Banana Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Icing

If you're a fan of bananas and cake, you'll love this delicious and easy-to-make Banana Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Icing. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to family dinners, and the cream cheese icing adds a rich and tangy flavor that perfectly complements the sweetness of the bananas.

Ingredients

Banana Layer Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large bananas)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Banana Layer Cake Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans by lining them with parchment paper and buttering the sides.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then add the eggs and beat until well combined.
  4. Mix in the mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool for 10-15 minutes in the pans, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. To make the cream cheese icing, beat together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy, then gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  9. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread the cream cheese icing on top of one cake layer, then place the second cake layer on top and spread icing over the top and sides of the entire cake.
  10. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

Tips

Banana Layer Cake Tips

Here are a few tips to help you make the perfect Banana Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Icing:

  • Make sure your bananas are ripe enough. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can lead to a tough, dense cake.
  • Let the cakes cool completely before icing them. If the cakes are still warm, the icing may melt and become runny.
  • If you want to make the cake ahead of time, you can bake the cake layers and make the icing a day or two in advance, then assemble and ice the cake just before serving.

Conclusion

Banana Layer Cake Conclusion

With its moist and fluffy texture and tangy cream cheese icing, this Banana Layer Cake is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just want a sweet treat, give this recipe a try and enjoy the delicious flavors of bananas and cream cheese.

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