Best Banana Cake Ever With Cream Cheese Frosting
Banana cake is a classic dessert that never goes out of style. With its moist and flavorful texture, it's a favorite among many people. Add in some cream cheese frosting, and you've got a cake that's hard to resist. If you're a fan of banana cake, you'll love this recipe for the best banana cake ever with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
For the banana cake:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Set them aside.
3. In another large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Stir in the mashed bananas, sour cream, and walnuts (if using) until well combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
8. Let the cakes cool in their pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
9. While the cakes are cooling, make the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
10. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one of the cakes. Place the other cake on top of it, and spread more frosting on top and on the sides of the cakes. Serve and enjoy!
Tips
- Make sure your bananas are ripe. They should be yellow with brown spots on the skin.
- Don't overmix the batter. Mix until just combined to avoid a tough cake.
- For a lighter texture, sift the dry ingredients before adding them to the wet ingredients.
- If you don't have sour cream, you can use plain Greek yogurt instead.
- If you don't like walnuts, you can omit them from the recipe.
Conclusion
This recipe for the best banana cake ever with cream cheese frosting is sure to become a favorite in your household. With its moist and flavorful texture, it's perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays. Follow these simple instructions and tips, and you'll have a delicious cake that will impress your family and friends. Enjoy!
