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Best Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Icing

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If you are a lover of cake and bananas, then this recipe is for you. The Best Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing is not only delicious but also an easy-to-make dessert that will leave you asking for more. This dessert is not only perfect for family gatherings but also a great way to end a dinner party. It's not too heavy, and the cream cheese icing is just the perfect touch to complement the banana cake. So, let's dive into the recipe and see how it's done.

Ingredients

Ingredients

For the cake, you will need the following ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

For the cream cheese icing, you will need:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Baking Process

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, and set aside.

For the cake:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Stir in mashed bananas.
  6. Add flour mixture to the batter in three increments, alternating with buttermilk and ending with flour.
  7. Divide batter equally between the two prepared pans.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the cream cheese icing:

  1. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Mix in vanilla extract.
  3. Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Assembly

To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a plate or cake stand. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese icing on top of the cake. Place the second layer on top and spread more cream cheese icing on top and around the sides of the cake. Decorate with sliced bananas or chopped nuts, if desired.

Final Banana Cake

Conclusion

There you have it, a simple yet delicious recipe for the Best Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing. Moist and flavorful, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Feel free to experiment with different toppings or add-ins to make it your own. Happy baking!

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